My children attend a Preschool Program in my school district (Paradise Valley) that I am learning to adore. They love school! Baili goes to help with her special needs and Kirra goes as a peer role model. Kirra tested very high in all areas. She did four hours of testing and on she went. I got her enrolled and she started on 2/22/12. Baili started around Halloween. I really love their teachers, therapists, etc. It is an all hands on program that is so worth every penny. Here is a little bit about Sun Kids Preschool. They go Mon-Thurs. for 3 hours each day and ride the school bus to and from school.
About SUN Kids Preschool Program
Our preschool curriculum is designed to meet the developmental needs of ALL children. Play is the primary means of encouraging skill development for three through five-year old children. The children are given the opportunity to manipulate classroom materials and interact with each other, thus gaining new skills. The preschool staff understands that children develop at their own rates and that new skills are acquired when they are developmentally ready. Our program focuses on child-directed rather than teacher-directed activities, realizing that children acquire skills when they are engaged learners.The program combines music, movement, art, drama, large and small muscle activities, language, and concept development. Through social interaction and play children learn to share, respect others, problem-solve appropriately, and understand how they can positively affect their environment.
Our classes are taught by certified teachers with academic backgrounds in early childhood and special education. Specialists (speech/language pathologists, physical and occupational therapists) provide services in the classrooms by presenting activities to stimulate language, gross and fine motor development, and help children with sensory issues.
Our program provides a developmentally appropriate setting for children who have been identified with special needs AND for children who are developing typically. We encourage and actively seek the participation of typically developing children in our Preschool Program. Research shows that peer children who participate in a program alongside children with developmental delays will grow to become more independent and more empathetic adults. Our students grow together as they develop language, social, and physical skills. The inclusive setting has proven to be successful experience for all children.
Values, Vision and Mission
| We, the stakeholders of the PVschools SUN Kids Preschool program, value: Developmentally Appropriate / Outcome Based Practices Child Centered Focus Collaboration Family Inclusive Approach Equal Learning Opportunities Respect |
VISION
The vision of the Paradise Valley Unified School District SUN Kids Preschool Program is to be a high quality program for all preschool aged children and their families. Children demonstrate growth in all areas of development in a safe nurturing environment that is child-centered and based on individual needs. Highly qualified professionals provide an engaging learning atmosphere where development is fostered and measured through a variety of methods. Preschool evaluation teams and classroom teams facilitate transitions from early intervention agencies and to kindergarten. All adults in the school community collaborate to ensure student success through professionalism, continuous learning, respectful behavior and compassion.
MISSION
The mission of the Paradise Valley SUN Kids Preschool is to lead in the facilitation of all students to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their preschool experiences through developmentally appropriate practice, professional expertise, compassion and collaboration between preschool teams, parents and students.
SUN Kids Preschoolprovides a developmentally-appropriate setting for children who have been identified with special needs as well as for children who are developing typically.
Research shows that peer children who participate in a program alongside children with developmental delays become more independent and empathetic adults. All of our students develop language, social and physical skills.
Our caring, inclusive setting is a proven success with all children.
Love,
The Mama
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