Embedded Professional Development |
| These programs are intended as embedded professional development, designed to build on teacher’s skills and classroom needs. Specialists and teachers collaborate to engage in activities that extend children’s learning. This active learning process allows teachers and children an opportunity for participation and reflection. Its design encourages active exploration of new teaching strategies. |
| Math Co-Explorers - Facilitators introduce creative activities that help children develop math skills. Collaboration with the teachers assists them in creating an environment that promotes problem-solving.
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| Moving Minds - Movement is introduced as an active learning strategy. Facilitators and teachers work together to incorporate movement into the classroom setting. These activities increase children’s learning and academic readiness. |
| Music Building Blocks - Singing, moving, and playing classroom instruments are the main components of this program. The music activities help children develop math, speech/language and social skills. |
| Science Co-Explorers - Facilitators and teachers engage in inquiry-based, science-rich activities that nurture children’s curiosity and learning. They encourage hands-on exploration, problem-solving and discovery. |
| Wolf Trap - Drama, music, and movement activities are woven into the classroom curriculum to enhance the social, perceptual, cognitive, physical, creative, and literacy skills of each child. |
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