In the Preschool and Pre-kindergarten classrooms we begin to focus on academic standards.  Piaget believed that a child learns from what is in their environment.  At Chanen, we provide students with an environment that allows them to feel safe to explore, ask questions, and learn at their pace.  We believe in providing concrete skills that provide a strong foundation for all future academic success.   

Preschool academic focus     

Recognizing uppercase letters and introducing their sounds.  Rote counting to 20, recognizing and manipulating objects 1-10. 

Recognizing basic shapes and colors  

Beginning writing skills; holding a writing utensil with a prosper pincer grasp, manipulating scissors, picking up objects with thumb and finger. 

Self-help skills 

Communication 

Socialization