We are proud of our support for the Big Siblings organization. Several of our educators are Big Sibling mentors, and we provide meeting space and monthly activities for this fine group. We are also deeply involved with the Young Care Nursery organization, working to prevent child abuse and neglect. We partner with other caregivers who are committed to strengthening families in the community. For example, we are a charter member of Sunflower Friends, which creates learning and enrichment opportunities for underprivileged children, helping them to realize their potential and recognize their inherent dignity.
As preschoolers gain more self-esteem, they feel ready to take on the world. Our preschool curriculum enhances their confidence by providing activities to help them become problem solvers and nurture a love of learning. With independent exploration, structured activities, and hands-on learning, our children develop various skills and knowledge in mathematics and reading.
We're proud of the work we do. Early learning standards, backed by education experts, inform the scope and sequence of our pre-k program. Our curriculum aligns to 72 learning standards progressing sequentially across six developmental domains. Add a healthy dose of running, jumping, and movement to keep children active, and you'll see why Trusted Friends is a true leader in early childhood education.
Language, literacy, and communication skills are embedded in children's daily experiences. We strive to create meaningful classroom experiences that help children use and build a growing vocabulary.
Pre-k children are enthusiastic mathematicians. Our instructors work to ensure that our students don't simply learn numbers by rote but instead build mathematical understanding related to real, everyday problems. Our curriculum includes essential skills such as comparing and contrasting items by characteristics, following complex directions in sequence, and solving simple number problems.
Children can develop and test their theories and engage in scientific reasoning as their cognitive and physical abilities develop. Our curriculum encourages students to broaden their understanding of scientific disciplines, from physics to chemistry to earth science. Children learn by participating in cooking projects, multi-skill experiments, and handling mechanical tools.
Pre-kindergarten is an ideal time to introduce children to artistic expression. Our pre-k teachers extend their students' skills and knowledge through process-oriented art projects. We teach sculpting with clay and etching tools, writing and illustrating books, and our students experience acting out original stories with costumes, props, and masks.
Children are innately interested in the diversity of people and cultures. We foster the development of all areas of a child's emotional intelligence, including interpersonal skills, compassion, and acceptance of personal responsibility. We believe in promoting respect for different cultures, traditions, and lifestyles.
Pre-k children learn to become responsible for their own choices and decisions. Our curriculum encourages students to learn physical wellness through physical activity, healthy eating, and personal hygiene. Our children learn about themselves and others daily through supportive sharing times.