Whidby Elem Pre-K

About Whidby Elem Pre-K

Pre-kindergarten has been consistently shown to set a strong foundation for early learners and the public pre-k program at Whidby Elem Pre-K might just be the right choice for you and your family. Pre-kindergarten programs like at Whidby 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. In addition, a full-time schedule like the one at Whidby Elem Pre-K can be perfect for families. Parents get the benefits of long time blocks away from little ones to be at work or get others things done, and students get the benefits of a structured, communal learning environment during the years most important to brain development. Full-time gives students the real opportunities to explore, play, laugh and develop the social and behavioral skills that’ll benefit them tremendously in the years to come. Whidby Elem Pre-K teaches a play-based curriculum that values self-directed, interactive, intuitive learning by and for children. Students at play-based schools get the opportunity to participate in theme-based, hands-on activities with staff that facilitate and direct the discovery process. Through these hands-on activities, students develop social, cognitive and emotional skills built through the cooperation process with their peers. A play-based approach also can spark a love of learning that will be foundational for students throughout their early years of formal school.