Philosophy & Curriculum
At FUMNSK, we feel passionately about fitting the program to the child, not the child to the program.
Our Philosophy
Our purpose is to provide a program based upon developmentally appropriate practice that nurtures the whole child in a caring, consistent, play-based environment.
We promote emotional security, school readiness and a love of learning. Every child will have the opportunity to explore, question, investigate and manipulate objects in their environment through child-directed and teacher-directed activities. We follow the saying “We fit the program to the child, not the child to the program”.
Our Curriculum
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Our play-based curriculum encourages each child to be actively involved in the learning process. High interest, open ended activities allow the program to fit the child rather than the child fit the program.
Our curriculum is built upon the framework of the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS). CT ELDS outlines skills and behaviors necessary to development and readiness. These standards are embedded in daily activities and address all areas of development.
The curriculum is presented in a play-based environment where children have ample opportunity to explore, question, investigate, and manipulate objects and materials.
A Strong Connection Between School & Home
At FUMNSK, we believe in a strong partnership between families and teachers is an important part of every child's early learning experience.
Through Brightwheel, our family communication app, we help keep parents connected to their child's preschool journey with classroom updates, photos, school announcements, billing and convenient communication with teachers.
We want families to feel informed and connected as their children learn, grow, and make new discoveries.
Be Part of the Parent Association
All parents are members of the FUMNSK Parent Association (PA). Parent volunteers plan family events, celebrate teachers and bring families together while supporting the philosophy of FUMNSK. Events include Spooky Storytime, Cookies with Santa, Book Fair, Parent's Night Out, Donuts with Grownups and Teacher Appreciation Week.
