Academics - Pre-Kindergarten
The
Bradford Area School District Title I Pre-Kindergarten
program seeks to provide family support, early care and
experiences that enhance the academic and social growth
of young children.
Notable
among the many features of this program are:
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A
deep respect for the learning potential of all children.
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Communication and collaboration
among all participants involved in the learning community.
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Voices of children and educators
made visible through documentation (reflections, panels,
binders, etc.)
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Relationships considered essential
for language learning and for the development of positive
"habits of the mind".
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Children and educators constructing
knowledge together through exploration and problem solving.
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Emergent curriculum and small group
work based on the negotiation between children's and
educator's interest.
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And environment rich with media and
materials designed to support the many possibilities
for learning.
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Children's literature and storytelling
as the key to encourage emergent literacy skills development
and a joy of learning.
