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Our daily programs make learning fun!
Fun & Friends provides
developmentally appropriate programs for children from six weeks to six years of age. We
stress rich learning experiences that stimulate children intellectually and give
them an opportunity to master skills while having fun. Children
participate at their own level, during both structured activities and free
playtime. Early childhood literacy development
is emphasized in every program, Infants through Preschool. Programs are geared to meet the physical, social, emotional and
educational needs of the individual at his or her own readiness level, taking
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Programs:
For Infants and Toddlers
Fun & Friends'
specially designed Infant and Toddler programs emphasize:
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Learning through curiosity, the sense of self
and relationship |
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Early literacy for infants & toddlers using the 1-2-3 Read!
Virginia program
(www.cdrhelpdesk.org/123READ) |
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Eye, hand, motor coordination through games,
music, movement (Toddlers receive
weekly, specialized movement classes) |
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The use of naturally occurring daily activities and routines to
guide learning experiences |
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Self-help to foster independence and self
mastery |
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Loving interaction with skilled educators and caregivers |
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Preschoolers and Pre-kindergarteners
Our Early Childhood Education
programs focus on individual readiness, self mastery and building of
positive self image in an atmosphere of acceptance and affection.
Our preschool programs incorporate the use of integrated curricula from
Pearson Education Publishing Co. The Pre-School--Cubs program uses
Read Together/Talk Together and our
Pre-Kindergarten--Butterflies program uses
Opening the World to Learning—OWL
which is aligned to the Virginia state standards of learning (SOL) so
that our graduates are ready to excel in their local public schools.
These programs also include:
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Pre-Reading and Pre-Math Skills leading to
mastery of basic skills |
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Science Centers that encourage exploration and
problem solving |
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Spanish introduction classes using materials
designed especially for this age group |
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Large muscle development through climbing,
tumbling, and movement, yoga and dance |
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Self help and mastery skills in personal
hygiene |
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Dramatic Play |
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Arts & crafts, painting |
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Artists-in-Residence, Story telling and classroom library time
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Seasonal & Holiday Celebrations
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Computer play and computer games |
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Intergenerational Activities with the Senior's
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Parents want...and need...to be involved
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Parental involvement is a key
ingredient in programs at Fun &
Friends. We understand that
working parents need to meet career demands and still be a part of
their child's daily activities. Our convenient location near the
workplace enables parents to be both good employees and to share in
their child's day.
Parents are encouraged to drop
in for visits, share lunchtime or snack time with their child, or
participate in the lessons. We also keep parents informed of their
child's progress through daily reports, regularly scheduled
parent-teacher conferences and evaluation sessions.
Our
special programs make total child care a reality:
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Full-time
early childhood education and child care for Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers |
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Drop-in care
based on space availability |
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Art, music,
and exercise |
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Special
child-centered programs...artists-in residence, birthday celebrations, holiday celebrations, etc. |
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