At the Mendham Cooperative Nursery School, children experience relationships, learning and activities in a caring and rich environment. Together teachers and parents nurture the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of each child. Our preschool environment promotes development and discovery with an activity based curriculum – one that is encouraging, personal and age appropriate. Children at the Co-op learn to:
Children at the Co-op are prepared academically by learning:
Daily indoor activities and outdoor play also promote small and large motor development. At the Co-op, children learn by playing, touching, observing, participating and interacting with others. Each classroom environment promotes development and discovery and children are motivated to interact, create explore and problem solve. It is our goal to have children ready for Kindergarten after completing the 4/5 year-old class. A typical day at the Co-op includes:
Our teachers, parents, curriculum and environment help young children shape lasting positive attitudes towards learning and school, while having fun and making friends. |