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Integrated Preschool Programs
The integrated preschool programs offer primarily full day and some half day options. The curriculum includes experiences
in physical, social and cognitive development, and is aligned with Massachusetts State standards. Often activities are arranged
around themes, such as colors, seasons, animals, etc. Opportunities for learning occur in individual, small and large group
settings. The schedule is designed to provide a balance of active play/exploration/guided discovery and rest periods, including
arrangements for napping in the full day programs. Parent involvement with the school program is valued and teachers are available
to meet with parents through home visits or at school. Special support services are offered to the program such as Speech,
Occupational and Physical Therapy, educational consultation, social services, and health and nutrition as well as parent
advocacy.
Integrated Preschool Program Times:
Full-day 8:30a .m. to 2:55 p.m.
Half-Day 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 a.m.
The Greenfield Public Schools/Academy of Early Learning is also the lead agent for the Community Partnerships
for Children (CPC).The CPC is an organization of people committed to fostering the gowth and development of children
and provide resources to families in the Greenfield community. To be a CPC member, be on the mailing list or to ask questions,
please call: Joan Schell at (413) 772-1390.
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Greenfield Public Schools - Head Start Collaborative Preschool
This Better Start Progam offers 1 full day and 1 half day programs. It blends the services of public school
and Head Start for 3, 4, and 5 year olds and their families. The programs are committed to maintaining a balance of ages,
individual differences and provide enrichment activities for all abilities. Heterogeneous education is the guiding principle
in the program's design, meaning that all attempts are made to balance the aspects of age and sex; a range of individual
differences can grow and learn together.
Better Start Program Times:
The full-day program meets four (4) full days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday with
half-days for home visitation/parent conferences (Friday p.m.). Program time is 8:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.
The half-day program meets four (4) half days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Fridays are used
for a.m. home visitation/parent conferences. Program time is 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 a.m.
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Whole School Programs
Throughout the year we have various whole school programs that extend the children's learning in areas including art,
culture, diversity, habitats, and music. Some of the opportunities the children have experienced this school year
include:
- Foster Grandparent program where volunteers read to the children.
- Muldavion Music
- Bird Show - Tom Ricardi
- Story Hour from the GF Public Library - Beverly Whitbeck
- Music and Movement for Parents and Kids - Susan Basset
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