The Preschool at Roland Park Country School is an experiential learning center for boys and girls aged three and four. The program is designed to foster a lifelong love of learning by taking a hands-on developmental approach to cognitive learning.
Students' physical, social, emotional and cognitive development is emphasized. Age appropriate activities and materials are offered in an atmosphere of mutual trust, warmth and encouragement. A developmental program respects each student's individual rate of growth and allows him/her to progress accordingly.
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Language Arts - Students develop oral language, listening skills, vocabulary, letter recognition, rhymes, phonics, reading readiness, social skills, sight vocabulary, writing skills and a positive attitude about reading.
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Math - Students learn counting, grouping, comparisions, patterns, time, money, measurement, addition, subtraction, geometric shapes, small motor skills, problem-solving and social skills.
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Library - Students improve oral language, listening skills, reading readiness skills and learn new concepts and develop a love of books.
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Music - Students improve auditory discrimination and auditory memory, verbal expression and motor skills. They learn about beat, rhythm, tempo and melody.
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Art - Students are exposed to a broad variety of media, which helps build fine motor and cognitive skills. They explore painting, cutting, stamping, clay building, stitching, beading and collage.
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Physical Education - Students develop small and large muscles, eye-hand coordination, increase their attention span, improve social skills, build concepts about size, shape, color, pattern and have fun!
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Science - Students experiment, solve problems, make decisions and develop concepts about science and nature. They improve language, interact socially and develop sensory skills and math concepts.
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Foreign Language - Students will be introduced to other cultures and languages including an emphasis on basic vocabulary.
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Computer - Through the use of tablets, students develop skills including critical thinking, beginning math and begining reading. Monthly themes are reinforced through activities.