Why should I consider Move-N-Learn Academy preschool education program?
Move-N-Learn Academy is a choice for those parents that want more than the average in preschool education for their child. What sets our program apart is the arts based learning that each child experiences. Although we do teach the most common of academic skills taught in most preschools, we take it up a level and add excitement with introducing the skills through a great curriculum and the arts! There is never a boring moment because of the wonderful attention that is applied to the curriculum. Students are introduced to music, art, dance, gymnastics, musical instruments, computers, drama (dramatic play) and great fun. This in turn makes learning the basic educational skills alot more interesting! Move-N-Learn Academy may not be for every family. But we are the program for those who are looking for and wanting more than just the average in preschool education.
You say music and musical instruments. What do you mean by that?
Move-N-Learn students participate in a national music curriculum produced bt The Music Class company and well as receive an introduction to other instruments. What this means is that your child will sing songs, work with rhythms and rhythm instruments such as tom toms, shakers, sticks, triangles, bells, drum pads,etc. ,as well as on pre-piano skills on keyboards. they will also learn to recognize other instruments and the sounds the instruments make. Theses instruments include the more common band instruments as well as orchestra instruments. Be sure to check out the information on our Woodward Academy of Music and Move-N-Learn pages of this site to learn moreabout the advantages of young children studying music.
How much art do the students get and is it more crafts?
Students receive art class on a scheduled basis and of course there is some crafts to keep it fun and lively. After all, it is the "ooy gooyness" of crafts that makes things fun and memorable. But students will also learn about blending colors, work with a prisim, learn about the great works of many different artists and more. Our preschool teachers have a university trained art teacher in our Aspire Art Academy to reference for assistance with appropriate skills and materials at all times.
I want my child to really learn and not just play. How can I be assured that learning is happening?
You can be assured that your child is learning by several ways and systems we have in place. First of all, you will reeive a daily report card that lets you know what areas of learning that was worked on during that day. If a project was worked on andyour child did not participate, you will have knowledge of that as well. We also offer three parent teacher conferences per school year, two parents visitation nights per school year, materials that will be sent home on a regular basis that shows their work and progress. Parents may also watch classes from the monitors in the lobby,or if a parent needs to observe the class situation more closely, they can watch through our viewing windows in each of our rooms. Coming in the future is the ability to see your child's class on line from your work or home.
What about your teachers?
Our program has always been headed up with a degreed teacher that has special training or background in early childhood development.Other teachers are also screened for their education level, certifications and specialized training. We also hold regular trainings and attend special trainings for teachers of young children. All teachers are background checked and drug tested.
With all of the dance, gymnastics, etc, is it all just moving and playing?
Of course not. There are set academic standards and syllabus that we follow as far as pre-math, reading and writting skills. As well as leaning the months of the year, days of the week, holidays, countries, manners and ettiquette, social skills, table skills (through tea parties and snacking), foreign language (spanish and french) and more.
Our school has tables to work from, chalk boards, white boards, computers, small motor and large motor equipment to enhance your child's learning.The arts based programs also follow a syllabus and theory. So nothing is ever left to chance. Your child will be learning alot at Move-N-Learn and you will be able to see a difference in their knowledge level and recollection levels very quickly.
A great thing about our facility is that Move-N-Learn students have a large inside play areas year round to protect them from cold and heat. We would encourage you to stop in and take a tour soon. Better yet, call ahead and book a personal tour so that our lead teacher can give you the tour and answer all of your questions.
Why do you say that arts based learning is an appropriate learning style for young children?
The benefits of arts based learning has been stated and demonstrated for many years now. The information is not really new, it just that more and more parents are beginning to see and believe the information that fine arts educators have known for generations. There are studies as to brain developement for babies and young chiildren that are exposed to music training; fine motor skill improvement and reading readiness skills with visual arts; better vocabulary skills with theatre and drama and better physical health,confidence, problem solving skills and teamwork with dance. Arts based learning also helps with memory and retention skills. Young children exposed to regular classes in the arts, appear to be better prepared for and achieve higher in academic education settings. Many studies can be found on the internet.
Do you hold a meet your teacher event?
Actually we take it to a higher level. In August before classes begin in September, we hold actually hold a trial class of Move-N-Learn. This allows those that are already register to experience the class and the teacher. Those that are contemplating registeing in the class are also given an invitation to attendthe trial class to see if it is a good fit. We do cautionparent to not make a deciaion on jst one class though. It generally takes six to eaight weeks to know if the class is going to work for a student. It is for this reason that we have a minimum enrollment period of two months.
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