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Welcome to Watertown Public Schools Early Childhood Programs

Welcome to Watertown Public Schools Early Childhood Programs. Learning Looks Like This:. What We Believe:. Philosophy Our goal is to encourage children to explore, to wonder, to imagine, to experiment with language and materials, to play, and to develop a lifelong love of learning.

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Welcome to Watertown Public Schools Early Childhood Programs

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  1. Welcome to Watertown Public Schools Early Childhood Programs

  2. Learning Looks Like This:

  3. What We Believe: Philosophy Our goal is to encourage children to explore, to wonder, to imagine, to experiment with language and materials, to play, and to develop a lifelong love of learning. We believe there is great potential in each young child, and that it is the responsibility of educators and families to nurture that potential in developmentally appropriate ways. We strive to create a community of learners with respect for themselves, their peers and the world around them.

  4. Social Emotional Skills Throughout the early childhood years, educators emphasize sensitivity to the feelings of others, kindness, patience and cooperation. These social-emotional competencies are often achieved through play related activities. Children learn to be respectful, contributing members of a community of learners.

  5. Children are encouraged to develop increasingly sophisticated language skills through social interactions, dramatic play and age-appropriate activities. Communication Skills

  6. Foster Independence Children gain confidence and self- esteem by being encouraged to master important self help skills such as: Caring for their own belongings, managing their own buttons, zippers and shoe laces; washing hands and using the bathroom independently, and managing snacks independently.

  7. Throughout the early childhood years, we encourage children to develop large and small muscles so they can have future education success. We expose them to a variety of activities designed to help them develop an awareness of personal space, hold scissors and pencils properly, and develop upper body strength. Fine and Gross Motor Skills

  8. Through the process of active, hands on, and constructive exploration, children will work to develop their inquiry skills using their natural curiosity. Children will predict, explore, observe and document their discoveries. Discovery and Inquiry (Science)

  9. Language Readiness Skills Children will be surrounded by a print rich environment that promotes a variety of opportunities for exploration, practice and use of expressive language. Children will participate in multisensory activities that will build the foundation for literacy skills. We develop these skills by singing songs, reciting poems, reading and dramatizing stories and playing phonemic awareness games.

  10. Number And Problem Solving Skills Children will explore, manipulate and experiment with objects and materials to develop their spatial awareness, problem solving, and logical thinking skills. Classrooms will offer multisensory experiences that encourage mathematical understanding.

  11. School Hours: Early Steps Integrated Preschool 1 Concord Rd 617-926-7765 M – F 8:20 – 11:20 Mon,Tues, Thurs, Fri 11:50 – 2:20 Cunniff School 246 Warren St 617-926-7726 PreK – 5th 8:15 – 2:30 Hosmer School 1 Concord Rd 617-926-7740 PreK – 5th 8:20 – 2:35 Lowell School 175 Orchard St. 617-926-7770 PreK – 5th 8:15 – 2:30 What Your Child Needs: A large labeled backpack. School to home communication is typically via the child’s backpack. It is important to check daily for notes, notices, or other information A healthy snack they can manage by themselves Outerwear appropriate for the weather Before and After School Programs Available Contact the individual school for more information Other Useful Information

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