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Information about our Preschool Class

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We have openings for children age 2.5 years to 6+ years of age.

We strive to bring our students skills to develop healthy friendships, emotional and physical confidence and the ease of becoming comfortable in the great wide world that surrounds them. When the day begins all the children arrive dressed for our all weather adventuring. As we gather in the morning the children practice forming and waiting in a line, as each child is greeted by their teacher and practice eye contact and social greetings. This practice has provided ease and comfort for the children as they navigate the skills of initiating positive social interactions. Every day is started with movement before settling into immersive peer play.

FSMN provides the opportunity for you, as parents, and your child’s teacher to partner in bringing admirable skills and development to your child as we guide them in learning and practicing exemplary social skills. The comfort that comes from well practiced social skills will be an asset for a lifetime, as it will open up so many opportunities. that will provide them with comfort and confidence as they prepare for being in a shared peer spaces and the greater world. We work with parents in helping their children gain skills that will bring them comfort when they are in shared peer spaces and lovely friendships, and strengthen their ability to productively manage frustrations that arise from learning. When children are home, we ask our families to help your child practice screen free time and opt for audio books instead, which will help them with their verbal skills. We also promote the importance of family meals together, maintaining optimal sleep schedules, and the importance of the children to participate in daily home jobs such as setting the table, matching socks, “making'“ their bed, in addition to putting away whatever they use. There are a host of participatory family jobs children can do, in addition to practicing kind and respectful social interactions, and instill thoughtful actions concerning the world around us.

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All FSMN preschool students must be bathroom independent, as well as being well practiced in dressing independently in their gear. All FSMN practice the social skills, manners, and language we use at school in their home. This makes our time together as a group more peaceful and allows greater opportunities for joyful and productive days. FSMN families are encouraged to practice screen free parenting for their FSMN students, bringing a free imagination to play instead of the imitation of what they see on screens. Parents who have eliminated entertainment screen time also share that their children practice more patience, follow verbal direction with greater ease, and are less prone to emotional distresses.