Smith Elem Pre-K

About Smith Elem Pre-K

Smith Elem Pre-K is a public pre-kindergarten program serving the parents and families of Houston. As a pre-k, Smith Elem Pre-K provides a structured, stable learning environment that replicates the best of the formal school years ahead and is hosted on the same campus where they may even be able to attend kindergarten once they graduate pre-k. Pre-k provides more resources and opportunities for students to explore the world around them, as well as a bevy of peers and socialization opportunities. Smith Elem Pre-K at the same time provides a full-time schedule that can be a life-saver for busy parents. Full-time gives you the ability to get everything on your to-do list done - whether that’s at work or at home - and gives your child the structured, deep, in-depth learning environment that’s critical for early education. Children at Smith Elem Pre-K benefit from the time to make real, lasting friendships and a schedule that allows them to explore in so many ways! Smith Elem Pre-K additionally takes a play-based approach to children's development and learning, facilitating education through interactive, hands-on activities that get children moving. Play-based environments structure their spaces to encourage students to move with independence, passion and explore at their own direction. Staff in these environments encourage and galvanize students to lean into their interests and build their own worlds in cooperation with their peers, and students gain cooperative, social and emotional skills as a result of these communal activities.