Learn and Grow Preschool of Newcastle

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Learn and Grow Preschool Staff


  Miss Kimberly
Kimberly Cannon  
Director and Teacher

Kimberly is the mother of two children as well as the owner of Learn and Grow.  In March 2008 Kimberly made her dream come true when she opened the doors of Learn and Grow.  Within months Learn and Grow was full of students.  Kimberly feels honored to watch her students truly learn and grow, and treasures the relationships she has built with all the families. The key to Learn and Grow's success is a creative curriculum and a wonderful and experienced staff.

When Kimberly is not busy with the Preschool or her own children, she enjoys scrapbooking, spending time with her husband, and playing coed softball.



  Miss Michelle
Michelle Hall           
Head Teacher

Michelle received her Teaching Credential in 2008 from San Diego State University.  While earning her Credential, Michelle worked as the Lead Pre-K Teacher at FasTracKids Preschool in San Diego for two years. She enjoys teaching Preschool the most, and feels it is the perfect fit for her.  Michelle is also in the process of receiving her Master's Degree in Special Education.

She enjoys scrapbooking, snow boarding, and being with friends and family.



  Miss Christina
Christina Todd       

Assistant Teacher

Christina will receive her Preschool Teaching Certificate this year from Sierra College. She is the proud mother of 3 amazing children, with one on the way. Christina is a very active mom, she loves to volunteer in classrooms at Newcastle Elementary School. She is also the assistant leader for her oldest daughter's girl scout troop.

She enjoys arts and crafts, gardening, and writing poetry.



  Miss Courtney
Courtney Sherlock 

Classroom Aide

Courtney graduated from Del Oro High School in 2008.  Her mother owned a Childcare for over 18 years, so Courtney has always loved being around children. Courtney is also very excited to start attending Veterinary School this summer.

She enjoys arts and crafts and loves spending time with her 2 dogs, 2 horses, and cat.


OUR PHILOSOPHY


The guiding principal of Learn and Grow Preschool is that each child is unique.  Our goal is to provide a fun and safe hands on learning environment that meets your child's specific learning needs. As we love to incorporate fun and exciting activities for our students, our primary goal is to prepare them for Kindergarten, both socially and academically.

Our staff is nurturing, caring and dedicated.  They are educated and trained in Early Childhood Development and are certified in CPR and First Aid.  To ensure individual attention, we maintain a six to one ratio.


CURRICULUM

Weekly Themes

Arts & Crafts

Creative and Dramatic Play

Character Building Words

Music and Movement

Science & Nature

Letters and Numbers

Sight Words

Feeding & Caring for Animals

Gardening

Colors and Shapes

Social Development

Fine & Gross Motor Skills

Zoo Phonics


Parents receive monthly Newsletters and Calendars to keep them up to date with what their child is learning. 


*Pre-K  Students take home optional weekly Homework Bags full of fun activities, worksheets, and a scholastic book.  


OUR DAILY ROUTINE

Parent Drop Off

Open Learning Stations

Morning Circle and Review

Table Time - Academic Review & Craft

Dramatic Play

Wash Hands - Snack or Lunch Time

Outside Exploration and Feed Animals

Closing Circle and Review

Music and Movement

Table Time - Arts, Crafts, group work 

Parent Pick Up