At Beansprouts, we think differently.
"Questions are more important than answers.....If I were a fairy godmother, my gift to every child would be curiosity." Jeanne Bendick |
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We have an approach to early learning unlike anything you will find. At Beansprouts we explore the world around us through play and natural curiosity.
Instead of giving our children the answers, we teach them how to discover the answers by guiding them through science, math, literacy, social studies, and writing activities. In addition to our focused subject work, Pre-Kindergarten students also engage in in-depth project learning based on interest, child-led inquiries, and/or inspired by the season.
We are also proud to use the Handwriting Without Tears program and components of the Everyday Math program to enrich the children's learning. Both programs offer hands-on approaches to learning to write letters, develop strong fine motor skills, and learn math in concepts through real-world applications.
We believe in a way of thinking that prepares our students for the future by giving them the confidence to think and explore with curiosity and courage.
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Pre-Kindergarten Program: 4 years to 5 years
Beansprouts high quality Pre-Kindergarten classroom will prepare your child to enter Kindergarten ready to learn and ready to succeed. By the age of 4, your child is ready to apply all of the learning gained in infancy-through-preschool and begin thinking and discovering like a scientist.
Taught by a certified teacher, our research-supported curriculum incorporates language, pre-reading, math, science, social studies, creative arts, motor skills, and hands-on activities while often including theme and interest based activities. All activities are linked to the NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practices, the National Reading Panel and National Early Literacy Panel’s recommendations for early literacy, and the State of Maine Early Learning Guidelines.
We have one Pre-Kindergarten classroom with an energetic, certified teacher ensuring your child will be ready to soar in Kindergarten. Our students participate in our inclusive weekly Yoga, Music, Dance, and Tumble classes as well as seasonal field trips to support and enrich their classroom learning including Bradbury Mountain, local farms, the theater, the Freeport Fire and Police Station, apple picking, the Children's Museum, and other opportunities as they become available.
Our Pre-Kindergarten Program Features:
Taught by a certified teacher, our research-supported curriculum incorporates language, pre-reading, math, science, social studies, creative arts, motor skills, and hands-on activities while often including theme and interest based activities. All activities are linked to the NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practices, the National Reading Panel and National Early Literacy Panel’s recommendations for early literacy, and the State of Maine Early Learning Guidelines.
We have one Pre-Kindergarten classroom with an energetic, certified teacher ensuring your child will be ready to soar in Kindergarten. Our students participate in our inclusive weekly Yoga, Music, Dance, and Tumble classes as well as seasonal field trips to support and enrich their classroom learning including Bradbury Mountain, local farms, the theater, the Freeport Fire and Police Station, apple picking, the Children's Museum, and other opportunities as they become available.
Our Pre-Kindergarten Program Features:
- Small-group and one-on-one lessons in mathematics and literacy (reading and writing) every day;
- Hands-on experiences that encourage independent, creative, and scientific learning;
- Activities and lessons that help prepare your child for kindergarten and school success;
- Whole-group activities that help your child build an awareness of others and a sense of community;
- Classroom activities and rotating centers that help your Pre-K child build literacy and numeracy skills; and
- Regular teacher-family communication, including daily updates to keep you informed!
Why send your child to Pre-Kindergarten?
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In many states, today’s kindergarten is yesterday’s first grade. With more “academics” being presented in kindergarten, children must learn the pre-academic foundations for formal reading before they enter kindergarten.
In pre-kindergarten, children become familiar with books, learn new words and ways to use language, gain confidence in working with numbers, and develop problem-solving strategies. They also learn the social skills they need to get the most out of school: how to interact with peers and be a positive member of the school community. |
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Research demonstrates that high-quality pre-k increases a child’s chances of succeeding in school and in life. Children who attend high-quality programs are less likely to be held back a grade, less likely to need special education, and more likely to graduate from high school. They also have higher earnings as adults and are less likely to become dependent on welfare or involved with law enforcement.
Children who start behind, stay behind. Children who enter school behind their peers often stay behind. For example, children who do not recognize the letters of the alphabet when they enter kindergarten demonstrate significantly lower reading skills at the end of first grade. Eighty-eight percent of children who are poor readers in first grade will still be poor readers by fourth grade. Seventy-four percent of children who are poor readers in third grade remain poor readers when they start high school. (source)
Children who start behind, stay behind. Children who enter school behind their peers often stay behind. For example, children who do not recognize the letters of the alphabet when they enter kindergarten demonstrate significantly lower reading skills at the end of first grade. Eighty-eight percent of children who are poor readers in first grade will still be poor readers by fourth grade. Seventy-four percent of children who are poor readers in third grade remain poor readers when they start high school. (source)
Enroll your child in our Pre-Kindergarten today! We offer:
- Full-time full day (4-5 days)
- Part-time full day (2-3 days)
- 1/2 day (8:30am-12:00pm)
