About Our School

Our preschool classes are now housed in our newly created Early Childhood Center (which opened in September 2006). Our preschool environment is designed to foster interaction among children and to promote "learning through doing" in an active, prepared and safe setting. Opportunities for learning occur in individual, small, and large groups. Often, activities are arranged around themes such as colors, seasons, animals, etc. The schedule balances active play, exploration, and guided discovery with rest periods to:

• Support children in developing self-confidence, social competence and the enjoyment of learning

• Highlight the essential skills for early reading, writing, and mathematical thinking

• Recognize language is embedded in all developmental areas

• Provide hands-on active learning based on the child's interest and sense of emerging skills, integrated with the Massachusetts Curriculum Standards (http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/current.html)

• Use critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to discover new ideas and abilities

We also offer a program that blends the services of public school and Head Start for 3, 4, and 5 year olds for eligible families. We value parent involvement with the school program and comfortable, positive transitions into public school. Our teachers are available to meet with parents through home visits or on site.

For more information,
please contact 
the Principal or Administrative Assistant
at
phone: 413.772.1390   fax: 413.772.1337