Curriculum 

Our preschool utilizes the "Get Set for School" program from Learning Without Tears, which focuses on developing early writing skills through hands-on, multi-sensory activities like building letters and numbers with manipulatives, designed to help children learn proper pencil grip and prepare them for writing by engaging them in active play with letters and numbers before transitioning to paper-based writing; all while aligning with Wyoming Early Learning Standards through a wide variety of activities provided by "Learning Beyond Paper". Key points about this curriculum:

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Foundation in Occupational Therapy

The program is based on principles developed by occupational therapists, ensuring a focus on fine motor skills development crucial for writing. 

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Hands-on Learning

Children actively build letters and numbers using manipulatives, promoting kinesthetic learning and enhancing understanding of letter formation. 

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Early Writing Skills Development

Activities target essential pre-writing skills like coloring, drawing, counting, and beginning letter recognition. 

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Proper Pencil Grip

Emphasis is placed on teaching children how to correctly hold and use writing tools. 

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Alignment with Standards

 "Learning Beyond Paper" components align with Wyoming Early Learning Standards, providing a diverse range of activities for teachers to incorporate.