STARFISH

The Starfish Classroom is our Pre-K program for children ages 4–5 and serves up to 15 children. The classroom is led by two Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) certified teachers.

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The Starfish Classroom recognizes that all children learn at their own pace and in different ways. Using a multi-sensory, hands-on approach to learning, teachers support each child’s individual development while encouraging creativity, independence, and confidence in a nurturing and engaging environment.

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Children are provided with valuable opportunities to strengthen social-emotional skills through play-based learning experiences. Through group activities and imaginative play, children learn to cooperate, compromise, problem-solve, think creatively, explore alternatives, make choices, and develop frustration tolerance and coping skills. Teachers guide and support children as they continue developing socially, emotionally, physically, and academically throughout the year.

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Children in the Starfish Classroom continue expanding their early literacy and numeracy skills, including letter recognition, phonics, early writing, counting, patterns, and simple addition. Through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences, children build the foundational skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to kindergarten and beyond.