Alot! But first let's talk about how Move-N-Learn offers the same programs as other preschool options. Most preschools offer a good academic program in learning the alphabet, numbers, pre-reading and pre-writtting skills. Some even take it further with adding social skills, such as learning about holidays, months of the year, days of the week, tying shoes, getting along with others and more. The next step up is that they mix in a bit of science, music and arts and crafts. This is all very good and we offer that at Move-N-Learn Academy as well.
Now, what makes Move-N-Learn Academy Different? Like I said before,alot!
Move-N-Learn Academy offers a terrific academic program for ages 2-5 yrs in age appropriate settings and groups. Then we turn it up a notch ( or two or three)!
Children in the program learn the foreign languages of French and Spanish. Not just how to count or say the colores, but actual phrases. They do this by using age approapraite software in our computer lab as well as in conversation with the teachers, thus taking what they learn and are able to apply it in real life. As the world becomes more global, it will be important for young children to grow up bi-lingual in the job market as adults.
Children in the program also learn pre-piano and keyboard skills. This is a great way to stretch the cognitive leraning capacity and there is much research no available as to the value of preschool through kindergarten learning to play the piano or keyboard. Students pareticipate in the learning through using keyboards and specialized computer software in our computer lab area.
Art class is fun and messy! But it is also more than just arts and crafts. Although there is a fun place in every persons heart for messy arts and crafts, we take it further and teach about color mixing, different medias approriate for the age group and senses. Children in Move-N-Learn Academy become well versed in colors, shapes and structures through art. They learn patterns that take the form of pictures and more.
Gymnastics and dance are also part of our curriculum. These are true programs and not just a sampling of movement to music and cartwheels. We offer a gym that is fitted with specialized preschool sized gymnastic equipment and a dance studio with ballet barre, mirrors, soundsystems and a profession floor for learning ballet, jazz, creative movement and more.
Music class is a wonderful plus with Move-N-Learn Academy. We use a national music program designed for the younger child by The Music Class. Materials and fun and inviting, but not just learning to sing a song. Our program teaches rhythem, like most do, but also toning. Toning also helps to develop better listening skills.
Swimming lessons are a part of our summer Move-N-Learn program during the months of June and July. We offer the best young student swimming program in the western half of our state and work hard to be sure students learn to be comfortable in the water and learn to make good choices around the water. The program offers a safety lesson in every class!
There is more that sets us apart from other programs and we would love to visit with you in person. To learn more about Move-N-Learn Academy, please give us a call at 580-256-3262 for more information. Or visit our website at www.academyoffineartsok.com/movenlearnacademy today. Registration for summer and fall 2011 is now being accepted.
