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Here Wee Grow! HUMC Preschool was designed to create the opportunity for a child to start the educational experience in a positive learning atmosphere. This is the first place a child will both learn and interact with others outside of the home environment. While the experience needs to be enjoyable, Here Wee Grow strives to make this experience valuable and productive for the student. The learning process for a preschool child starts with play, and the structure of the HWG curriculum builds on that notion. Our play helps us to develop our imagination. We learn to ask questions, and to develop thoughts. Then we learn to express those thoughts and ideas visually and verbally through art, music and play. Through our curriculum we learn the social skills of sharing and caring. We come to understand each person's individuality, and we develop our positive self image. We know that not every child comes to preschool at the same developmental stage. We recognize the needs of each child to move from one stage to another, and our activities give every student in the program the chance to start where they can, and move on from there. Young children are actively involved in developing their sensory motor, perceptual and language skills. Our teachers use out curriculum to guide the involvement of each child in indoor and outdoor activities planned around themes they can understand and develop. Children who have completed the Here Wee Grow program should be positioned to make the transition into kindergarten, having the necessary knowledge and social skills to launch their education. Community Resources to support families are available. For further assistance, please contact Mrs. Phelan, 749-2458. |