Children participate in a program that is designed to nurture the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and creative aspects of learning. Through interactions with loving caregivers, children are provided experiences that are not only developmentally appropriate but culturally and linguistically appropriate as well.
Caregivers at each center observe, interact with, and develop specific instructional activities for the children. Because it is a strongly developmental approach, each child is recognized for his or her uniqueness and is carefully led to develop in a way appropriate to the individual. It is a program that fosters independence, exploration and discovery.
The Project Approach fosters this type of learning. Imagine your child having a special interest such as buildings, or insects, or butterflies. and being able to explore books, participate in projects that tickle their imaginations, and play through learning about what interests them most!
Thats what the Project Approach allows children to experience. Teachers plan carefully and design the learning so that it encourages the children to grow their interests without requiring the same level of participation from each child.
Many teachers in our centers are bilingual (Spanish/English) yet consistently speak with children in only one language. Children learn I speak English with Jennifer and I speak Spanish with Lucrecia. This process allows children to learn both languages simultaneously. As they are ready, children may write, as well as recognize words in both languages. An added benefit of a dual language environment is that children begin to develop acceptance of people different from themselves.
At any given time in either Pre-School Lab, children are actively engaged in meaningful activities with caregivers who are knowledgeable and loving. Whether singing songs of sharing and caring or creating self portraits or discovering that insects have 8 legs, children love coming to the Labs!
The North and Wolfson Lab Pre-Schools look forward to building quality schools for you. Our doors are always open. If we can help you in anyway, please feel free to stop in.
Miami Dade College North Campus11380 NW 27 Avenue
, Building 300
Miami, FL 33167
Map305-237-1357
www.MDC.eduMiami Dade College Wolfson Campus500 NE 1 Avenue
, Central Baptist Church
Miami, FL 33132
Map305-237-7683
www.MDC.edu
