Tag: curriculum

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HOW IT WORKS Every month, you’ll receive our unique flyer for families, which provides information about each character trait so children can be supported in their character education development at home. The at-home flyers give you specific activities you can do with your child to model and practice the character skills being taught in the […]

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MyCharacter We teach children the values, positive behaviors, and strong character traits to last a lifetime. We at First Circle are proud of our unique character education program, MyCharacter, an important component of curriculum. Character is what determines how we respond to the situations and circumstances of life, and it’s demonstrated by how a person […]

PH-11-assessment-plan-for-referrals

PLAN FOR REFERRALS Families with child care needs have children with all types of abilities and disabilities. Our staff has training and experience in child development which they share with parents on a daily basis. While all young children develop at their own rate, children go through changes in skill development during predictable time periods, […]

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TEMPERAMENT Each child develops their own unique way of learning about themselves and the world around them as they develop. Their individual temperament guides their approach to objects, people, experiences, and events. When we consider a child’s temperament, we look at where they stand on the continuum of nine separate areas: activity level, regularity of […]

PH-11-assessment-diverse-learners

DIVERSE LEARNERS Every classroom contains a diverse group of learners, each of whom has a wide range of strengths and needs. Educators adapt the curriculum to differentiate instruction to provide learners with a variety of ways to process information and demonstrate what they have learned, in order to meet the way in which each child […]

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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES We regularly offer preschool parents the opportunity for parent-teacher conferences. Information will be sent out with a link for scheduling a conference.

PH-11-assessment-progress-reports

PROGRESS REPORTS Our assessment system also enables us to exchange information with families so, together, we can ensure that your child is progressing. Throughout the year, parents receive regular feedback about their children’s learning and developmental progress. We are required by EEC to provide an evaluation of each toddler and preschool child every six months. […]

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ASSESSMENT Assessment involves observing and documenting children’s development over time to understand their individual strengths, skills, and needs. Instead of testing, teachers assess through daily observations, shaping the curriculum to support each child’s success. By tracking progress in alignment with learning objectives, educators continuously adjust instruction to meet individual learning needs.