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Page Background • Full Service Repair & Maintenance Shop • Foreign & Domestic • ASE Certified • NJ Certified Emission Repair Facility • Tires & Alignment 1312 Valley Road Stirling, NJ 07980 908-647-1999 50A Parker Road Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-6426 www.valleyautomotivellc.com Owned & Operated by the Armenti Family V ALLEY A UTOMOTIVE Family Owned and Operated for Over 30 Years WE FEATURE The First Choice For All Your Automotive Needs On the Road Again Quickly and Confidently... with JASPER! Let us service your childs car so they can arrive safely. RAINBOW CHILD CARE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL 395 Route 24 West Chester, NJ 07930 908-888-2561 Children Engaging with Montessori Activities While parents recognize the importance of early childhood edu- cation and the impact it can have on future learning success, there is often uncertainty surrounding how to dif- ferentiate nuances between various teaching philosophies and what that means for their child’s education. Play-Based Approach Play-based curriculum, also known as child-centered curriculum, is cur- rently the most widely utilized approach across American early edu- cation centers. Through this philoso- phy, teachers are able to engage stu- dents in fun, play-based activities while incorporating developmentally appropriate, educational lessons. An example of play-based curricu- lum is, The Creative Curriculum ® , uti- lized by many early learning centers across the country, including Rain- bow Child Care Center. This educa- tion philosophy structures classrooms to provide children in similar age- groups interaction with activities that stimulate multiple senses and expose them to a variety of both academic and abstract activities including com- mon core subjects, art and dramatic play. While teachers tailor each activ- ity to ensure every child is learning in a way that works best for them, all students move through the curricu- lum at a similar pace. Teachers use examples of how to successfully accomplish tasks and activities, and the class explores each educational lesson together. In addition to academic lessons, the group-style classroom approach also provides children with valuable social and cooperation skills. Montessori Approach Montessori curriculum takes a differently structured approach to education, allowing children to move through activities and lessons at their own pace. Because children work independently, classrooms group multiple ages in each class- room, promoting self-esteem and leadership skills. In contrast to the sensory-stimu- lating toys one may find to accompa- ny a play-based program, Montessori curriculum utilizes uniquely designed toys, known as “manipulatives.” The purpose of manipulatives is to pro- vide self-correcting tools that allow children to identify if a task is com- pleted correctly, without being shown by teacher. Educators also play a slightly dif- ferent role in Montessori classrooms. As opposed to demonstrating the proper way to complete an activity, such as in a play-based program, Montessori teachers work as facilita- tors between the materials and manipulatives and allow children to learn through their own engagement with the toy, not by observing specif- ic demonstrations. Choosing the Program Right For You While there are multiple programs available for your child’s early educa- tion, there is no one-size-fits-all solu- tion. Assess your and your child’s goals and expectations for his/her program, and the environment in which they are most comfortable. For more information on these programs and the various options in your area, visit www.rainbowccc.com Learning Philosophy: Play-Based vs. Montessori

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