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Diverse Learning Environments

Pre-school

Curriculum

In our preschool program, we embrace a warm, nurturing approach designed to enhance children's confidence, creativity, and critical thinking abilities. Through delightful, hands-on projects, we gently guide our little ones, emphasizing the importance of building resilience. Our goal is to prepare them for life's challenges by nurturing their social-emotional learning skills, all rooted in the caring foundation of the Creative Curriculum and curriculum from FunShine Express.

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Assessments

The GOLD Assessment seamlessly integrates into our instructional methods, becoming a natural part of our interactions with children. Through everyday classroom activities, we capture precious moments – notes, photos, videos, and digital samples of our little ones' work – making these observations authentic, objective, and easily remembered. These insights not only enrich our teaching practices but also help us tailor our nurturing approach to each child's unique needs. Through the natural flow of classroom activities, we lovingly conduct formative assessments.

Preschooler gently holding a box turtle at Step With Purpose in Blackwood, NJ

Kinder

Kindergarteners on the playground at Step With Purpose in Blackwood, NJ

Curriculum

In our kindergarten program, we foster an atmosphere where young minds are encouraged to bloom. We lovingly guide our kindergarteners to think critically, solve problems, and connect ideas. Through the joy of investigation, discovery, and play, they acquire vital skills. We recognize the importance of nurturing resilience in these young learners, supporting their social-emotional growth with the gentle guidance of the Creative Curriculum, and curriculum from FunShine Express.

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Assessment

Our assessment model, GOLD, is designed to support our nurturing approach. Aligned with widely accepted expectations for children from birth to third grade, GOLD facilitates a holistic assessment process. We, as caregivers, are guided by color-coded progressions, allowing us to select and adapt activities that support each child's development. The insightful reports we generate not only inform our classroom practices but also guide our personalized instruction, ensuring each child receives the individual attention they deserve.

Before & After Care

Curriculum

Before- and after-school care and summer care for school-age children. Call us for availability.

 

Assessment

Our assessment framework, crafted with love and consideration, covers essential areas vital for children's success. Tailored to meet the diverse needs of both English- and dual-language learners, our dedicated objectives ensure a thorough assessment approach. Through this nurturing process, we support the unique needs of each student, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence as they learn and grow.

School-age children working together at a table at Step With Purpose in Blackwood, NJ
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