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CURRICULUM

“Emergent curriculum” is an integral part of the JIB approach to teaching. Emergent curriculum is developed from and related to children's needs, interests, or interactions with their social and physical environment. Some aspects of the daily curriculum are pre-planned by the teachers and respond to group and individual needs. In order to provide an environment that will stimulate and support the development of children’s ideas and interests, teachers provide a diversity of materials and hands on activities, i.e. dramatic props, various manipulatives, basic art, etc. Recognition of holidays and various cultural celebrations are experienced through music, literature and cooking projects. The classroom schedule is structured to allow time for play and independent exploration by children.



MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

Our music teachers will delight the children with finger plays, popular songs and simple band instruments. The children will have fun exercising with our unique “Music and Movement” program, using a parachute, scarves, beanbags, etc.

FRENCH FOR KIDS

Our French teacher will introduce the children to the French language, culture and music.


MANNERS and ETIQUETTE

Our teachers have been trained to include etiquette,good social behavior and manners in their daily curriculum.

ENRICHMENT EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

  • Holiday concert in December
  • Snowman Festival
  • Chinese New Year celebration
  • Field trips to the Library, Theatre, local parks,  neighberhood parades, and nature walks
  • Hatch baby chicks
  • Caterpillar to butterfly pavillion
  • Cooking and Tasting
  • D.E.A.R time
  • Graduation ceremony
  • Guest speakers such as, a Dentist, a Police officer, a Fireman, parents with special talents, etc.



LEADING BY EXAMPLE

With the help of our parents, Jack in the Box Schools encourges the children to get involved in each community they live in by organizing the following events.

  • Corresponding with the soldiers overseas via e mail and sending them care packages.
  • Adopting a war veteran's family during the Holidays, and showering them with gifts from their wish list.
  • Collecting groceries for the "Center for Food Action.
  • Collecting "Toys for Tots" during the Holidays.