The Materials
Our Pre-K kit is everything a preschool teacher needs to bring comprehensive health education to children and their families. THE GREAT BODY SHOP Pre-K kit is great fun for children, and teachers alike. It comes with everything a teacher needs to work with up to 20 little learners.
For Teachers
- 5-10 minute scripted Circle Time lessons on every Big Book Page
- Three Circle Times each week, one health theme each month
- Reading, math, language, social skills integrated into Circle Time
- 100 Interest Area Activity Ideas
- Suggestions for Words of the Week
- Special Education notes
- Student assessments
- Child-centered, constructivist approach, that applies critical thinking skills
- No prior background in health education needed
For Students
- Puppets to use during Circle Time
- Ten monthly theme songs
- Activity-based learning
- Activities and projects to share with families
For Families
- Partnership in the teaching and learning process
- Family CD with ten health songs
- Family Issues, one each month, with health information, suggestions for family activities, and a game to play
For Directors
- A research-based curriculum, with four independent studies to document effectiveness
- Curriculum that integrates developmental assets and actively engages families
- Integration of social, emotional, developmental, cognitive, and academic skills that prepare students for kindergarten
- Assurance of compliance that Pre-K students are getting consistent, quality health instruction