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Electives Offered within the Curriculum Part of the Regular Program Offerings Physical Education ( 14 months - 6 years old) Our P.E. classes are instructed by well trained coaches from Stretch-n-Grow and follow the guidelines of the Aerobic & Fitness Association of America, The American Council on Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. They provide exercises that have been designed for childrens ever changing development and emphasize large motor skills, coordination, balance, resistance, flexibility, and aerobic activity coupled with nutrition awareness. Music (14 months - 6 years old) ABC Music and Me is an award winning music enrichment program for children through 6 years of age. It was created by Kindermusik International which has been one of the worlds most trusted brand in musical learning for over 25 years. Research shows that music improves childrens memory, cognitive development, learning skills, and the ability to express emotion. Parents receive take home newsletters, CDs of songs presented throughout the year Age appropriate instruments are introduced regularly. . Spanish Transitional First Grade Students ( 2.5 years old 6 years old) Conversational Spanish is presented to students each week. The children are introduced to colors, numbers, basic vocabulary words that follow our monthly year at a glance themes, holidays, cultural events and traditions, and vocabulary necessary for basic conversation. |
