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Teacher:
Mrs. Gourley Assistant Teacher: Mrs. Nikolanci
ABOUT US:
Unit 5's Early
Learning Program
Unit 5
offers a pre-kindergarten program for qualifying students ages three - five
years. This program is available free of charge to eligible students living
within district boundaries. Pre-K staff determines eligibility and student
acceptance into the program. For more information, please contact
Wendy
Iverson, Family Coordinator at 452-0746
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Purpose:
The purpose of the "Children First" program is to provide a
stimulating and nurturing environment for young children. Students are
given the chance to become successful and build self-confidence. This
program is designed to increase student opportunities and help prepare
for future achievements.
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Screening:
Pre-K staff determines eligibility through a screening process conducted
by the Pre-K teacher or in conjunction with the Unit 5 Special Services
Program. To find out about an upcoming screening date, please call
452-0746 or Special Services at (309) 454-2220. To participate in a
Pre-K screening, children must be between the ages of three and five (by
the Sept. 1 of the current school year) and must live within the McLean
County Unit No. 5 school district.
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Attendance:
Daily attendance by students is
very important for academic and social growth.
- Students attend Pre-K
Monday through Friday during the school year.
- Students attend either a
morning session or an afternoon session. Morning
session hours are 9:00 – 11:30, and the afternoon is 12:30 – 3:00.
- There are four Pre-K
sites in the district. Students are assigned a site depending
on residency.
- Bus transportation is
provided for all children in the program.
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Instructional Strategies:
A
developmental approach is used to meet each child’s individual needs.
Many of the classroom learning activities include:
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*Language
and Literacy Experiences
*Hands-On
Science
*Basic
Mathematics Activities
*Dramatic
Play
*Music
Activities
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*Cooking
Experiences
*Creative
Art Activities
*Indoor/Outdoor
Cooperative Play
*Field
Trips
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