Early Childhood: Pre-K
Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy PCS's Pre-K program provides a high-quality, inclusive, and flexible learning experience aligned with the Maryland Blueprint for Education. Our program utilizes research-based curricula, including The Creative Curriculum and the Bank Street Approach, to foster children's natural curiosity and love of learning. We also implement the GOLD assessment system to monitor progress and inform instruction. Our goal is to ensure every child develops the necessary skills and knowledge for kindergarten success.
Student Portfolios:
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We utilize student portfolios as a valuable tool for documenting and celebrating each child's unique learning journey. Portfolios showcase student work, highlight progress, and encourage self-reflection. They serve as a collaborative tool between teachers, students, and families to support ongoing learning and growth.
Flexible Learning Spaces
At Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy PCS, our learning spaces are designed with flexibility in mind. We believe in creating environments that can adapt to different learning styles, activities, and group sizes. Our classrooms feature:
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Modular Furniture: Easily reconfigured to support individual work, small group collaboration, and large group instruction.
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Variety of Learning Zones: Dedicated spaces for quiet focus, active exploration, and creative expression.
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Access to Technology: Integrated technology to enhance learning and support individualized instruction.
Creative Curriculum & Play Based Learning
Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy PCS utilizes The Creative Curriculum for its comprehensive, research-based framework that fosters children's natural curiosity and love of learning. This curriculum provides daily learning objectives across various developmental domains, including literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, and technology. Through The Creative Curriculum, children develop essential skills and knowledge through exploration, play, and teacher-guided activities.
Learn more information about the Preschool Curriculum.
Collaboration: BCPS & MSDE
To ensure our Pre-K program meets the highest quality standards, Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy PCS collaborates closely with Baltimore County Public Schools and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). This collaboration includes aligning our curriculum with state guidelines, providing our teachers with ongoing professional development opportunities, and leveraging resources to enhance our program and provide the best possible learning experiences for our students. This approach ensures our Pre-K program prepares our students for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Integrating Bank Street Approach
Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy PCS incorporates the Bank Street Approach to enrich our Pre-K program with its emphasis on child-centered learning and social-emotional development. This approach encourages children to explore their interests, engage in meaningful interactions with peers and teachers, and develop a strong sense of community within the classroom. The Bank Street Approach provides a stimulating environment where children learn through play, discovery, and problem-solving.
Learn more about the Bank Street Approach.