Smith Elem Pre-K

About Smith Elem Pre-K

Pre-kindergarten has been consistently shown to set a strong foundation for early learners and the public pre-k program at Smith Elem Pre-K might just be the right choice for you and your family. Pre-kindergarten programs like at Smith Elem Pre-K are hosted in a school-like environment, often on the same campus as students can later attend kindergarten, and emphasize development of core skills and readiness for the years ahead. Students at pre-ks will an enriching environment for strong spatial, vocabulary and other skill development as well as a raft of peers to learn with. Part-time care at Smith Elem Pre-K similarly gives Houston children and parents the split days that can work out well for all parties! Students will accelerate their learning in an environment outside of their own home surrounding by peers, staff and stimulation. Parents can benefit from the hours apart to get things done. Part-time care can prepare students well for what’s next, too, by introducing them to the group setting without also adding long days. Smith Elem Pre-K also takes a play-based approach to facilitating the learning and development of students. A play-based educational approach emphasizes theme-based, hands-on activities that get students involved, often in the areas of learning that they’re particularly interested in at the time. Play-based schools like Smith Elem Pre-K focus on the process of learning and the social, emotional skills built along the way and often break their physical settings up to encourage and facilitate different play in different areas.