Page 4 Students First Florence 1 fosters love of learning in Early Childhood Programs Preschool is great! Preschool is a time for children to learn to love school. Playing indoors and outside, eating meals, napping, learning new skills in small groups and learning new songs and stories is the way preschool children learn. Our motto is, “Preschool: Where Play Becomes Learning”. Many of us remember the ABC Song or the Itsy Bitsy Spider Song from childhood. It is the same for the preschool children in Florence One Schools. We provide a traditional preschool program that nourishes children muscles and their brains. Parents can enroll their children in preschool beginning in January of each year. Parents can apply at the Woods Road Child Development Center from 8 AM – 4 PM each school day and during the summer. For more information, call Eleanor Ford at 843-673-1129. Home Visits connect families and school! Home visits are a way to connect 1, 2 and 3year-old children and their parents with school. Having a “teacher” come by, share a fun toy, some interesting information, and share the parent’s frustrations and celebrations creates a cozy and comfortable beginning to the outside world of school. Children learn the most from their parents in the first three years of life. In the arms of caring parents, children feel secure. This security leads to a comfortable learning environment. Parents are the role model for their children. Young children with explosive brain growth observe and pick up everything the parents are doing. Sometimes parents need a helping hand. This is the role of the home visitor. To apply, please call Melanie McMillan at 843-758-6871. Start 2 Read Quality children’s books introduce reading to children under four years of age. Access to books can make the difference. Having an experienced reading teacher meet parents at the workplace, give them a quality children’s book and explain how to use the book with children is the goal of this program. Florence One Schools has given thousands of books for children to parents at the workplace on breaks and before and after work. Pediatricians have also assisted in book deliveries. Parents report to Florence One that having good books and a little knowledge has made a major difference in how they read to their children. Parent/Infant Classes Parents staying at home with their young child look for opportunities to meet other parents and provide opportunities for their children to learn. Once a week, parents bring their children to the Parent/Infant group to socialize and watch their children grow and develop. Expert advice is available to parents seeking to know more about their child. Fun play, a snack, lively conversation and building relationships are the heart of these experiences. Children cry when it is time to leave and parents linger asking questions and spending time with others. These classes are open to children ages 6 weeks – 3 years and their parents. Call Susan Knight at 843-758-6872 for more information.
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