PROGRAMS
Preschool
Our preschool accepts 25 students. We accept students for morning only
or all day preschool which includes a rest time and/or play time. Our
preschoolers are divided into 3 groups for developmentally appropriate
experiences in math, language arts, science, fine/gross motor, and social
studies.
The "arts" including music, art, movement, and performance play a vital
role in learning at Plan, Do and Talk. Children are given daily opportunities
in art and music experiences to build fine motor skills, gross motor
skills, group participation and the recognition of artistic qualities
found in everyday lives.
Child care is available before/after preschool on a daily basis or as
needed between 6:30AM and 6:00PM .
Primary
Our primary school is a non-profit chartered school that accepts students
in grades kindergarten to grade three. It is a mixed-age grouping with
students collaborating in the learning process together. We have a maximum
of 16 students with one teacher and one aide.
The primary class is a cooperative classroom where children are encouraged
to interact in a positive way. Each day, students are given the opportunity
to make choices so they become responsible for their own learning.
The students at Plan, Do and Talk have carefully designed hands-on learning
experiences in different modes: independently or with a teacher/tutor,
in large groups, small groups, and individually each day.
The curriculum incorporates all the language processes (listening, speaking,
reading, and writing) in a meaningful context. This is called a Balanced
Literacy approach, which values purposeful reading and writing. Also,
our curriculum approaches math, science and social studies with a problem-solving
approach.
As with the preschool, the role of art and music play a vital role in
the creative learning experience at Plan, Do and Talk Primary School
.
The PDT Club
The PDT Club (short for Plan, Do and Talk) is our befor/after school
program open to children ranging in age from 6 to 12 years or first to
sixth grade. The purpose of the PDT Club is to provide a safe, fun place
where older children may come befor/after school and enjoy this time
with friends and adults. The club is organized so members have a voice
in decisions that are made about activities and field trips.
We have a maximum enrollment of 15 members per day. This program is
for students who attend Plan, Do and Talk Primary School and students
who attend BG City Schools. Transportation is provided by Plan, Do and
Talk on a daily basis.
In the morning before school, children enjoy self-selected activities
such as art, computers, puzzles, games, books and quiet conversation.
In the afternoon, students arrive to a delicious snack! Structured activities
are planned with input from members by PDT Club teachers. Examples include:
science experiments, cooking, art projects, outdoor games and field trips.
Students may choose to do homework if they wish, but are not required
to do so. Enrollment is on a first come basis.
Summer
Summertime is a time when all children observe, explore, and question
their environment. They instinctively push and pull, take apart and put
together again, and smell, taste, and feel things around them. Our summer
science program at Plan, Do and Talk nurtures and encourages this "natural" interaction
between young children and their environment.
Our camps are divided into four sessions so that parents may enroll
their child for one, two or for all summer. Each session is carefully
planned by a camp counselor following a creative theme yet allows time
for many appropriate summer outdoor experiences.
Preschool Summer Camp - The summer camp for preschoolers is limited
to 15 campers per day. Preschoolers enjoy nature hikes, onsite swimming
in small pools, many hands-on science experiences, and field trips and
visits from area resource people. Children may enroll for half-day or
all day but are required to attend a minimum of three days per week.
Ages: 2 ½ to 4
Junior Camp- The junior camp for 5-6 year olds is limited to 15 campers
per day. Junior campers enjoy nature hikes, swimming at a local quarry,
outdoor cooking at parks, canoeing, many hands-on science experiences,
and field trips and visits from area resource people. Junior campers
must enroll for all day only and are required to attend a minimum of
three days per week. Ages: 5 to 6
Summer Camp - The summer camp for older children is also limited
to 15 campers per day. These campers enjoy a summer reading club, swimming
at a local quarry, canoeing, archery, outdoor cooking, hiking, geocaching,
and horseback riding. Summer campers must enroll all day 5 days a week.
Ages: 7 to 12
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