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Start your child on the path to a successful school experience with the Lake Bluff Park District's Bright Beginnings program! In our secured Early Childhood Education wing at the recreation center, Bright Beginnings offers a positive, nurturing curriculum in an environment that supports exploring and learning while preparing children for success in school. From physical environment to the social-emotional one, we demonstrate that we respect and treasure childhood and the identity of individual children and their families, with every effort not to hurry them or compromise the wonder and joy of being a child. Our teachers are trained and certified in Early Childhood education. Classes run September through May. Fees may be prorated based on start date.
Our classes are designed to give your child the tools and experiences they need to ensure a positive transition to Kindergarten and beyond. Our classes feature:
- A proven program. Kindergarten teachers tell us that Bright Beginnings children are well prepared.
- A 'learning through play' philosophy that encourages children to explore, discover, problem-solve and build self-esteem.
- Individual and group activities.
- Learning centers for science, math, language, reading, dramatic play.
- Enclosed outdoor playground and indoor gymnasium.
- Developmentally appropriate, non-biased activities following weekly themes.
- Cooking, nutrition, and circle time.
- Field trips and special guests from our community
Pathways
A transition to Kindergarten
5 years by December 31, 2011 Our Pre-Kindergarten is designed for the child who has missed the cut-off for Kindergarten or is perhaps not ready for the next step on their pathway through life's journey. Our curriculum will expose children to simple math concepts such as identifying the days of the week, months, numbers, sets, assembling and identifying patterns, and valuing coins. Simple science, creative art, music exploration and basic social studies will also be introduced. Some of the reading skills will include exploring rhyming, identifying letters and their sounds, sharing ideas. Many hands-on activities will encourage children to be independent thinkers, problem solvers and more socially well-rounded.
Our Teaching Staff
Our experienced Bright Beginnings Teaching Staff provide each child with the care and individual attention they need to succeed. Learn more about our current teachers Here
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