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Preschool

Often considered the beginning of a child’s academic years, the activities and experiences planned during the preschool years are intended to help children learn how to solve problems, make choices, and respect themselves as well as their friends.

To foster curiosity and the love of learning, art, music, sports, group games, dramatic play, and language activities are part of the daily activities offered. Language, math and science activities help build a foundation for future success. Children begin to learn about their community and appreciate the uniqueness they each hold.

Children are grouped in classrooms according to their development and age. Repetition of familiar activities with more involved participation by the classroom staff allows for deepening of skill development and the infusion of critical linkages in the formation of schema. The curriculum is based on the concrete knowledge preschooler’s possess and builds form there. Each room is equipped with detailed interest areas and challenging materials.

Children are stimulated and encouraged by teachers and assistant teachers focused on the growth and development of each child. They work closely with the directors, children, and parents to create an environment that is nurturing and enriching for all.

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Pre-Kindergarten

As preschoolers grow, an interest in building skills for future success arises. Generations is committed to preparing children for future success by offering programming and curriculum in a way that young children learn best, through play. Experiences children have in the block center not only help build math skills, but physics and other science concepts.

Dramatic play helps children lean problem solving and develop intricate schema they can apply to other content areas. Manipulatives also build math and small motor skills. Pencils and scissors are explored more as children are better able to control these tools.

Four year olds first attempts at forming shapes and letters are unforgettable and will be encouraged and guided by caring staff. Explorations of the physical world will be part of the routine as children learn that “the roots grow down and the leaves grow up. Self-help and social skills will be a main focus to ensure children are successful in a group of peers.

Universal Prekindergarten (UPK)

UPK is a free, five-day-per-week program that runs two and a half hours per day with flexible morning and afternoon start times available.

This program gives children a quality, school-readiness program which builds skills and friendships. The Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Project (RECAP) offers continuous feedback that ensures the activities and concepts of the program are effective. Children who participate in this program go to kindergarten ready to learn and succeed.

UPK is free to all Rochester City School District residents who will be four by December 1 of the current school year.

Generations offers UPK at its NW Rochester, NE Rochester, and SW Rochester centers. Some busing is available.

Beginning Fall of 2008, Webster School District will be offering UPK to district four year olds; Generations is applying to be a partner in this effort and hopes to offer UPK on site at the Webster location.