MPA's Early Childhood Learning Program

EARLY CHILDHOOD AT MPA

The Mounds Park Academy Early Childhood Education Program is designed to provide a flexible, family-friendly educational foundation for ages 3½-5 year olds that supports the intellectual, emotional and social needs of children in a positive and nurturing environment. The program focuses intently on discovery, creative exploration and natural curiosity by facilitating the education of the whole child.

A deep commitment to young children and families.

Our PreSchool and PreK Educational Goals and Philosophy: We provide a classroom environment where each child is valued and where warm, nurturing relationships are evident.

We address all areas of the young learner including cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.

We provide a safe, collaborative, and engaging environment.

We plan a relevant curriculum that provides structure as well as flexibility in responding to the needs of individual children.

We provide parents with feedback and assessment regarding their child on a regular basis.

We present academic concepts in an integrated and embedded fashion.

We develop emerging literacy skills and offer exposure to a wide base of quality children’s literature.

We kindle a delight in learning and focus intently on the development and education of the whole child.

We integrate Design Thinking concepts into our curriculum to encourage our youngest students to exercise creativity in problem solving .

MPA is serious about educating the whole child. They have an excellent arts program from PreK-12, have strong academics, and put a lot of emphasis on helping children grow into independent thinkers and leaders.

- Lower School parent

Explore our full curriculum guide at www.moundsparkacademy.org

PreSchool

Flexible scheduling in a joyful academic environment Our PreSchool program was developed for 3½–5 year olds as a flexible option to fit the differing needs of families. Students attend school for full days, but flexible scheduling options allow families to write their own schedule ranging from two to five days per week. PreSchool students can also attend Panther Club, our fun, safe and educational before and after school care program available each day from 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Our PreSchool classroom focuses on joyfully educating the whole child and introducing your young student to a wide variety of academics including Math, English, Science, Reading, Writing and specialities like Art, Music, Physical Education, and Technology.

3 ½–5 year old students

Flexible Scheduling for Families: 2, 3, 4 and 5 day options

PreKindergarten School Readiness—The year before Kindergarten

The MPA PreK program is designed to be the year before Kindergarten and is for children who are at least 4 years old by September 1st of the academic year. Our philosophy is rooted in the National Association for Young Children’s guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice. Each child’s developmental level is respected and instruction is geared toward the individual’s needs. Social and emotional development and group skills are shaped by guided play and group participation.

4–5 year old students

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