Distance Learning in Early Childhood

Distance Learning for Early Childhood students remains holistically focused on broad language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development with a focus on Kindergarten-readiness in Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten.  Learning activities and experiences emphasize interaction and creativity while balancing projects that can be assessed from a distance.  

Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten teachers focus on establishing an online learning community.  They use regular Morning Meetings several times a week to build comfort and engagement with a digital learning format.  Routines are put in place to allow students to navigate both synchronous sessions and asynchronous activities.  Kindergarten teachers continue their work to support and guide their students in becoming confident, self-reliant, and resilient students.  Kindergarteners are developing their independent academic habits, leadership abilities and utilize their communication skills as they grow, becoming more self-sufficient students. 

Teachers create videos to welcome and explain the learning approach and focus for lessons. Early Childhood teachers deliver instruction and creative design ideas intended to provide students with opportunities to process their academic experiences while developing cognitive, language and fine-motor skills. Teachers also supplement the regular curriculum with recommended activities targeted at developmental levels, and prompts designed to encourage children and families to engage in their environment while at home.