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.
灵活的学习空间
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.
创意课程和基于游戏的学习
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.
合作方：BCPS 和 MSDE
为了确保我们的学前班课程符合最高质量标准，Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy PCS 与巴尔的摩县公立学校和马里兰州教育部 (MSDE) 密切合作。这种合作包括使我们的课程与州指导方针保持一致，为我们的教师提供持续的专业发展机会，并利用资源来增强我们的课程并为我们的学生提供最佳的学习体验。这种方法确保我们的学前班课程为学生在幼儿园及以后取得成功做好准备。
整合银行街方法
Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy PCS 采用了 Bank Street Approach 来丰富我们的学前班课程，强调以儿童为中心的学习和社会情感发展。这种方法鼓励孩子们探索自己的兴趣，与同学和老师进行有意义的互动，并在课堂上培养强烈的社区意识。Bank Street Approach 提供了一个激励的环境，孩子们可以通过游戏、发现和解决问题来学习。