Nurture 15 At-Risk Atlanta Preschoolers for a Year
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Learning the Alphabet
Games, songs, and arts and crafts give children hands-on reinforcement of letter recognition
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Creativity Teaches
Children are provided with a variety of materials and the freedom to explore colors, shapes, and their imaginations through art
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Outdoor Classrooms
Even time on the playground is learning time, as children learn new physical and social skills and "teachable moments" abound about weather, transportation, and nature
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Circle Time
Stories and fingerplays help childre develop their language and literacy skills
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Playing House
Playing house is not just fun. It also allows children to explore family roles, express themselves through imaginative play, and practice social skills with friends.
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Not Too Young for Math
A teacher uses hands-on activities to teach math relationships and to help a child build graphs
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Fun in Learning Centers
Children spend time as individuals and small groups in learning centers, where they are exposed to a variety of experiences that build on their interests and help them develop new skills and knowledge
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Reading Logos
Children are taught to recognize letters and words they see every day in their homes and school.
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Sand Play...More Than Play
Measuring, building, mixing, experimenting...early science skills you can find at work in the sandbox
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Water Play
Water play offers another way for children to explore science concepts about matter and measurement, as well as lots of opportunities to practice teamwork
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Freddie Falcon Visits Sheltering Arms
Photo from Progress Report 'You're Invited!'
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Children Receive a Book Each Month Through Operation StoryBook
Photo from Progress Report 'You're Invited!'
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Sheltering Arms Artist
Photo from Progress Report 'Thank You!'
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The Sky's the Limit for our Babies!
Photo from Progress Report 'Thank You!'
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Charlie's Classmates Cool Off in the Atlanta Heat
Photo from Progress Report 'Thanks from Jenny and Charlie!'
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Thanks from our kids!
Photo from Progress Report 'Thanks from Jenny and Charlie!'
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