Preschool in Hanover, MA 02339
Harmony Preschool is dedicated to providing a sensitive and stimulating, part-time, preschool program whereby young children will safely learn about themselves and their world; while preparing for their elementary school days ahead. The mixed age group creative curriculum follows the Massachusetts Department of Education Preschool guidelines and is designed to support each individual child: socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. The pre-kindergarten (veteran) students model and assist their younger peers; solidifying their learning by teaching and leading. The whole mixed aged class joins together for different parts of the day; but each age group enjoys frequent small group lessons. The small groups are sorted into two pre-school small groups. The pre-kindergarteners are sorted into one small group. Each group is assigned their own teacher. The low student teacher ratio lends itself to creating the opportunity and environment for optimum early learning. Our school day begins at 8:45 and ends at 12:15. Children have the opportunities to make independent choices throughout the school day; while learning the importance of practical life skills such as sharing, turn taking, manners, and clean up. The children are encouraged to participate in age appropriate art projects and physical activities; taking pride in the process of their work. Through play, children have the opportunity to socially interact, learn to problem solve, explore their feelings, think flexibly, and develop linguistic skills. The scheduled time blocks are child centered and organized to provide quality play and learning experiences. The environment is welcoming to young children, clean, and safe. The overall goal of Harmony is to offer smart programs that will build confidence; self esteem, and energize youngsters!
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All children command the love and respect of their parents, teachers, and community. Young children are inherently egocentric and scientific; and deserving of quality life experiences that will enable them to safely self-discover and explore their giant, complicated world. Harmonys constructivist child development perspective is best likened to the process of building a skyscraper. Every intricate building begins with a strong, secure foundation; then is constructed within a safe environment, protected by a strong support system called scaffolding. When the construction process is complete, the scaffolding is peeled away; revealing a freestanding skyscraper. Harmony supports a positive child guidance process whereby very young children are given the opportunity to develop a strong foundation or support system by parents, teachers, and community; who then work together creating the scaffolding or safe nurturing environment within which a child can safely grow into a self-contained, independent adult.