Facilitator of 0 to 5 services, Zach Allen email
Parent Educator, Lisa Epps email
Program Secretary, Romayne Filges email
Pre-Kindergarten Program
What is Pre-Kindergarten?
The Collinsville Pre-Kindergarten is a program funded by The Illinois State Board of Educations’ Early Childhood Block Grant. This program allows children ages 3-5 to get a jump start before starting kindergarten. This program is offered with no charge to qualifying children who reside within the
Who can be in Pre-Kindergarten?
How do I find out if my child is eligible for Pre-Kindergarten?
All children must participate in a screening process to be considered for Pre-K. Parents are encouraged to bring all 3 and 4 year old children to the Unit 10 Early Childhood Screening. For a screening appointment call 346-6305. An experienced team of early childhood professionals spends about 45 minutes working with each child to determine if the child is performing at his or her expected level. The vision and hearing of each child is also checked. The Early Childhood Screening is a valuable service offered free of charge that benefits all families in the Collinsville Unit 10 School District.
How are services provided?
The Pre-K program is located at Kreitner and
The Collinsville Pre-Kindergarten program believes that children learn best when:
* they are actively engaged in meaningful learning through free exploration and play
*Environments are appropriate for the children’s age and stage of development
* they are valued and celebrated
The program prepares children for success in Kindergarten and throughout life. Adults play a supportive role in creating an environment in which children feel welcome, safe and successful.
Curriculum
NAEYC Guidelines, Illinois Early Learning Standards and Creative Curriculum are the foundations of our preschool curriculum. Students are introduced to Everyday Math, Houghton Mifflin Reading and Handwriting without Tears which are carried throughout the elementary curriculum in Unit 10.
Every classroom is unique just as every teacher and group of children is unique. Lessons and activities are developed based on the needs of the children within the room.
Areas of Learning and Skill Development
1. Language and Literacy (listening, pre-reading, writing and speaking)
2. Cognitive (mathematical and scientific thinking, social studies)
3. Physical (fine and gross motor, self-help, safety and health)
4. Social /Emotional (Interactions with others, Approach to Learning, Self control, Conflict Resolution, and Self-concept)
5. Creative/Fine Arts (experiences with music and art mediums)
Assessment:
The Pre-Kindergarten program uses work sampling as the assessment tool. Anecdotal records, examples of children’s work, Boehm testing, and developmental checklists are all used in assessment.
How do I find out more about Pre-K?
Call the Pre-Kindergarten office at 346-6305. The staff will be glad to tell you more about our program. It may be just what your child needs!
(618) 346-6305
