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Program: Preschool and Kindergarten Programs at Liberty Benton Elementary School in Findlay, OH
Age of Children: 3-6 years
Number of Children in Program: 20 in the preschool class, 20 in the kindergarten class
Parents of Children in the Program
Does your child enjoy the activities and storybooks they read in class?
"Yes! Joseph has enjoyed the pictures and fun stories in the books he has read. He has loved looking for objects to make projects and it helps him retell the story and why the activity fits in." —Linda Mars
"Yes. She is excited about going to school. She would go every day of the week." —Deborah Hertzel
"Yes. I am impressed with the quality of the books and illustration in the books." —Danette Gupta
What do you like most about your child’s curriculum?
"I like that all the activities are literature-based. The activities help to solidify and reinforce vocabulary and basic concepts introduced in the literature as well as provide additional opportunities for hands-on learning. The curriculum helps to expand linguistic associations, thereby providing connections between concepts." —Brenda Waltz
"What I like most is the creativity. The activities the kids participate in spark their imagination and make learning fun. The book themes keep it interesting for them." —Kim Myers
"The various ways of learning makes it more interesting and fun. Morgan likes to read and enjoys the stories. She loves the skits, puppets, and play part that goes with it. I do, too." —Cathy Lishawa
Have you participated in at-home activities related to your child’s curriculum? If so, have you enjoyed them? Do you have a favorite storybook or activity?
"Yes. My kids love it when I read to them. More so than that, they love being involved in helping read the story, which is what the activities are geared for. It has become one of our most favorite together activities. Our favorite story would have to be 'The Little Old lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything.'" —Dawn Williamson
"Yes. We have participated in all of the activities that have been sent home. My daughter and I, as well as my younger son, have enjoyed them. We especially enjoyed 'The Three Blairs' and the retelling of the story using finger puppets." —Brenda Waltz
Have you observed positive developments in your child since enrolling in this program? If so, what have you observed?
"My daughter’s daily enthusiasm has increased and her self-confidence has been given a huge boost. She looks forward to school and the next activity. I’ve been impressed with how quickly my daughter is picking up reading." —Kim Myers
"Her speech has improved and she plays with other children better." —Deborah Hertzel
"She has learned to talk more clearly so that we can actually understand her now. She also sits still and enjoys story time more." —Dawn Williamson
Anything else you’d like to tell us about your child or the curriculum?
"I am so pleased with my son’s development. I am pleased with the teachers, curriculum, and with how we are included as a family." —Linda Mars
"Her experiences so far are laying a positive and wonderful foundation for her future years of education. Already she has been in a play and presented a book in front of the class. I think she’s about 3 years ahead of where I started out in school." —Kim Myers
"Elizabeth was a very shy, withdrawn child before she entered preschool. Since then, she has blossomed and come out of that shell." —Dawn Williamson
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