Williamsburg
Parent Cooperative Preschool is a special kind of preschool which fully
involves parents, teachers, and children in the educational process. The
program and environment of the Williamsburg Parent Cooperative Preschool are
designed to enrich the lives of young children by providing for:
- Building positive social relationships
- Creating and exploring with art, science, manipulative and play materials
- Developing strong motor skills
- Growing in the love of books and the use of language
- Gaining a greater understanding of the wider world beyond home and school
- Promoting feelings of self-confidence and dignity
- Finding enjoyment in music and movement
- Experiencing growth based on individual needs, interests, and capabilities
CO-OP PHILOSOPHY
We believe
children 2 ½ -5 can be taught almost anything. We CHOOSE to create an
environment that allows them to teach themselves as much as possible by
exploration and discovery, building confidence and competence. We don’t wish
upon them a veneer of learning acquired to please adults, but promote
self-motivated, practiced listening skills, and a love of learning for its own
sake. Just as discipline and courtesy must be internalized to work well, so
building blocks of learning must be embraced before more overtly academic
approaches can succeed. Lots of pencil and paper tasks lie ahead of them in
school. When asked to write something, we want them to have something to write
about! Current brain research tells us that children have one minute of focused
attention span for each year of age – for tasks not of their own choosing. We
owe it to children to help them use their time well, so that they – and we –
can be lifelong learners.
Our learning
through play philosophy incorporates the use of the following to deepen and broaden
the spectrum of intellectual empowerment:
- Art Projects
- Blocks
- Books, Music, and Movement
- Dramatic Play
- Goo, Gak, Playdough, and Clay
- Table Toys
- Science Area
- Water and Sand Play Tables
For more
information visit: www.williamsburgpreschool.com
