Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool
The Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool prides itself in running a developmentally appropriate program. As defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a developmentally appropriate program is one that is planned and carried out based on knowledge of how children grow and what they can do - socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically - at each stage of development.
Our quality program is based on not only what is appropriate for a given age group, but also what is individually appropriate for each child. At the Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool, activities are planned and materials chosen carefully, based on our understanding of children and their development. We are committed to the belief that children learn by hands-on-doing, progressing at their own speed through exploration and discovery. Our belief is that learning is all about making connections. This is done by creative Projects/Thematic units, so that different aspects of the curriculum naturally coexist. Projects and/or Thematic units are in-depth studies undertaken by a small group of children of a particular topic or theme worthy of study.
Although each age group calls for its own set of goals, in general, the Preschool staff strives to encourage positive social interaction; enhance self-esteem, self sufficiency and feelings of self worth; foster creativity; stimulate cognitive development; provide a language rich environment; encourage fine and gross motor development; provide an introduction to Judaism for young children and their families; provide individual attention to children by maintaining a low teacher to student ratio; and provide a class population that is ethnically and culturally diverse.
Temple Beth Sholom has had an established preschool program since 1974 and has been in its present building since January, 1988. The Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool is a NAEYC accredited program and consists of classes for children 15 months through 4 years of age.
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