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Baldwin Early Childhood Learning Center
3901 Sharon Terrace - Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Baldwin Early Childhood Learning Center has an early childhood program that is important for meeting the intellectual, linguistic, social, emotional and physical needs of our young children. Young people learn through active, concrete, direct experiences. They learn with their bodies and their senses, as well as with their minds. They discover through experimentation, exploration, problem solving, play and expressive activities in music and the arts, and sensory-motor experiences The Pre-Kindergarten Program is dedicated to the concept that children be given the opportunity to acquire those skills that will prepare them for success in the elementary school program. A solid foundation, a strong sense of self-esteem, an excitement and curiosity for learning and an enthusiasm for school are all essential for later learning. The program incorporates an extensive Early Childhood Curriculum called Curiosity Corner that is aligned with the New Jersey Department of Education Early Childhood Expectations. The Early Childhood Curriculum contains expectations in Social/Emotional Development, Creative Arts, Health, Safety and Physical Education, Language Arts Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The curriculum also contains on-going themes, school-wide events, best practices, a progress report and a developmental checklist. This presents a measurable means by which children can build a strong sense of accomplishment and parents can follow their child's progress. The objective is to provide students with "hands-on" programs that are interactive in nature. Throughout the year students participate in activities outside the classroom. Literature plays a significant role in the instructional program. Baldwin has been awarded a Reading is Fundamental (RIF) grant. This grant provides paperback books to all students free of charge. Seasonal themes are created to correlate with each book distribution. Nursery Rhyme characters are hand painted throughout the main hall to reinforce stories that are read to the students in class and at home.
Baldwin Early Childhood Learning Center is
a wonderful, exciting, enjoyable place for our pre-schoolers to
learn and grow. It is a very happy experience for everyone
involved. The building is warm and inviting. The decorated
hallways welcome the children into this exciting
experience.
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