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The clay, playdough, paint, utensils, scissors and
recycled materials expose children to a variety of media
to experiment with and strengthen fine motor skills.
Children are encouraged to use their imagination as
they explore and investigate the environment. They are
given ample opportunities for social interactions with
their peers and other adults. Children learn to cooperate
and take turns within these experiences.
Children are exposed to math concepts throughout each
day as they engage in a variety of activities. Math
concepts are introduced and reinforced as experiences
naturally require these practices. Math language and
vocabulary are an integral part of indoor and outdoor
experiences. Children build a foundation for learning
to read and write through the daily exploration of the
school's environment.
Children at Family Cooperative Preschool also spend
a significant amount of time playing and learning outdoors.
Children exercise their gross motor muscles as they
run through the school yard and play games. Children
climb the pussy willow tree, the triangle house and
the wooden train. Children pull sleds through the snow
in the school yard and up the hills for sledding. They
also swing with friends and climb the ladder to the
top of the slide. Children also experience traditional
indoor activities outside. Utensils
and materials for projects are available at the picnic
table for exploration. Science resources are used outside
to make connections with nature and the surrounding
environment.
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