Our preschool/pre-K program helps children build their ability to self-regulate and focus, organize and internalize information, collaborate with others, explore independently, and draw meaningful connections between ideas and the world in which they live. "It's the difference between kids who feel like they have to go to school and people who have a deep, lifelong love of learning," says Head of School Jay Underwood.
Reading and writing are an integral part of every preschool day at High Meadows. Teachers read aloud to students frequently and the classroom provides age-appropriate books for children to explore on their own. Activities with regular use of rhyme, predictable stories and letter sounds promote phonemic awareness. And hands-on activities lead students to a greater understanding and mastery of specific skills. Chidren write and/or dictate stories and ideas regularly, using a combination of words and pictures to help them understand the purpose of writing and validate themselves as artists.
Handwriting Without Tears
Preschool students at High Meadows are introduced to this unique handwriting program that combines hands-on manipulatives with music and movement to teach proper letter formation and good pencil grip. Preschoolers learn songs that teach them printing and drawing skills. And regular experiences with small motor tools such as clay and chopsticks strengthen the hand muscles used for writing.
Mathematics Education
Preschool children at High Meadows count, add, subtract, graph, and order things every week. Concepts of size, shape and dimension are a regular part of center activities and discussions. Our teachers also use the calendar and other morning routines to teach various fundamentals of math.
Social Studies and Science
High Meadows students learn how to ask questions and then gather information from varied sources to derive answers. Most of our preschool social studies and science curriculum is embedded in our IB/PYP units of study, which help children develop as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside.
Environmental Studies
Our renowned environmental studies program begins with our youngest students. Classes regularly explore our forest, pond and meadow ecosystems, tend our bog, herb, vegetable and flower gardens, and visit our domesticated farm animals. Once a week, weather permitting, students have the opportunity to ride one of our three ponies.
High Meadows School - 1055 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075
Phone: 770.993.2940 Email: info@highmeadows.org
Our preschool/pre-K program helps children build their ability to self-regulate and focus, organize and internalize information, collaborate with others, explore independently, and draw meaningful connections between ideas and the world in which they live. "It's the difference between kids who feel like they have to go to school and people who have a deep, lifelong love of learning," says Head of School Jay Underwood.
High Meadows students learn how to ask questions and then gather information from varied sources to derive answers. Most of our preschool social studies and science curriculum is embedded in our IB/PYP units of study, which help children develop as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside.
High Meadows School - 1055 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075