Discovery Gardens

The purpose of Discovery Gardens is to give children an opportunity to participate in a program that enables them with skills and behaviors to enter school. The Pre-K class is designed to meet the needs of children in all developmental areas, social, physical, emotional, and intellectual. The goals of the program are to:

-increase interest in learning

-improve social skills

-ability to work in a group

-increase self reliance

-increase interest and

excitement about school

Class schedule

There are a possible 4 sections of Discovery Gardens. Each class meets 2 days a week ( 2 ½ -3 hours each class.) Sections available in Lamberton are:

Mon. & Wed. Morning 8:00-11:00

Tues. & Thur. Morning 8:00-11:00

Tues. & Thur. Afternoon 12:00-3:00

There is 1 section available in Jeffers :

Mon. & Wed. Afternoon 12:30-3:00

Curriculum

The curriculum provides a wide variety of hands on learning experiences that make learning fun and meaningful. The classroom has many learning centers: science, art, library, dramatic play, cognitive, manipulative, large muscle and sensory. Activities revolve around different themes. Field trips and speakers are also included during the year.

Transportation

Your child can ride the rural bus route system 1 way- to come to school or return home, they will need to be picked up at the midday point.

Requirements

Children must be at least 3 ½ by the 1^st day of school in September.

Parents are asked to sign up for Early Childhood Family Education classes or participate in the classroom 2 times during the year.

Tuition for Discovery Gardens is $8.00/week. There is a reduced rate for those families who qualify. A school lunch form can determine this.

How to register

If you would like to register for Discovery Gardens or have any questions you can call either:

Joan Blomgren 752-7151 or

Kathy Wacker 752-7137.