| Preschoolers live in a
magic time! Adventure is always afoot, and there are great
discoveries to be made. The Preschool is
a wonderland of opportunity
to explore, discover and encounter the world all at arms
length, and in the spirit of good fun! Preschoolers develop
a remarkable sense of well being, accomplishment and independence
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Curriculum in
The PreSchool
Boys and girls learn about themselves and the world around
them throughout the preschool day. Laurel Hill’s program
provides enticing opportunities to make this happen for every
boy and girl! (Please note that
the curriculum is modified by the program and session selected
at application.)
Ready To Read. Through entertaining
literature, music, dance, puppetry, and games we learn letter
recognition and sound skills. We then put it all together
to form words, and more. All skill levels are accommodated
at Laurel Hill.
Story World. Every day we
read great tales and the classics with our children. Boys
and girls have the opportunity to share their favorites.
Library Links. Literature
expands with preschool
visits to the Laurel Hill library. Our librarian prepares
fun stories and activities while our boys and girls learn
more about using the library for fun and learning.
Numbers Count. We learn all about numbers, counting, quantity,
and more in our fun-to-do and hands-on math program.
Discovery Time. Nature and
science to fascinate and ponder. Expeditions and experiments,
too, of course!
Computer Magic. In the classroom
and in the lab, we explore the fun and creative aspects of
computers.
Art Is Me. Every medium is
made child ready for our boys and girls to express artistic
energy.
Making Music. Singing, dancing,
rhythm band, and movement games stir up the fun and enhance
our learning each day. Our children enjoy professional music
classes given by our preschool music teachers, and as an everyday
happy classroom experience.
Gymercise. Exercise and sports
for prekindergarten tykes. Preschoolers receive physical education
classes in our gym by our physical education staff. Strength
and fitness build with all the high-energy fun.
Playtime Fun. Indoors or outdoors
in the playground, there’s everything
available for a preschooler to have healthful fun in his/her
own way.
Themes & Festivals. Joyous
times to celebrate learning and discovery with others. Festival
themes are wide ranging and celebrated across the
preschool. Themes & Festivals include Seasons, Holidays,
Dental Care, Health and Safety, International Day, and more.
Friendship & Helping Hands.
We learn about the needs and feelings of others and how to
resolve conflicts in a better way for ourselves and our friends.
Caring may mean helping too and we explore the ways it may
be done.
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Programs & Sessions
The preschool admits boys and girls ages two to five. Three
year olds are placed in our nursery program, and four year
olds are placed in our prekindergarten program.
A special
toddler program is offered for children two to just under
three years of age. Classes are formed by age group and careful
attention is given to individual needs. Half-time and full-time
sessions are available on a two, three, or five day a week
basis, with or without bus service.
Staff
Every class in all grades is assigned a teacher and an educational
assistant. Teachers at Laurel Hill are all New York State certified
in their respective disciplines.
Professional, warm, and caring, our faculty is sensitive
to the unique qualities and needs of each child. Teachers and educational
assistants possess the vital capacity to guide boys and girls with
wisdom, and to regard all children with respect.
Our faculty is engaged in extensive ongoing professional development workshops. Prior to the beginning of each school year The Laurel Hill School provides each staff member with opportunities to investigate and experience a multitude of new strategies, methods, and educational programs to be utilized in their classrooms. Class size is small
and the educational setting is based on genuine warmth, affection,
and high incentive activities.
The colorful environment is an expression of the energy and imagination of the students and faculty.
Facilities
The Laurel Hill community comes together to work and play on a pristine
campus. Our over ten-acre campus provides a natural setting of woods,
fields and orchards, all accented by lush floral landscapes. Complete
athletic facilities blend with the landscape, and our student garden
and farm add an exciting rustic feature to the grounds.
Classrooms are modern, colorful, bright and spacious.
The building facilities include a reference and leisure reading
library, computer lab, science lab, gymnasium, and music and foreign
language rooms.
The Laurel Hill grounds boast an outdoor theatre,
a preschool playground, adventure playground, full size playing
fields, basketball and tennis courts, a hockey rink, a batting cage,
and more.
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