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Details on activities which children perform in our classes

Gymnastics
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Enroll your child in gymnastics for a fun and active learning experience. &nbsp;

Enrichment Program at our School

Dance
Let your child express themselves through dance at our preschool. &nbsp;
Here are some fun and easy dance steps suitable for preschool kids:
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1. Warm-up: Start with simple stretches and movement exercises to get their bodies ready to dance.
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2. March in place: Encourage the kids to lift their legs and swing their arms as they march to the beat of the music.
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3. Jump and wiggle: Have the kids jump up and down while wiggling their whole bodies to the music.
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4. Twirl like a ballerina: Teach the kids to spin around gracefully with their arms extended like a ballerina.
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5. Clap and stomp: Get the kids to clap their hands and stomp their feet in time with the music.
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6. Freeze dance: Play music and have the kids dance around, then pause the music and have them freeze in place until the music starts again.
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Check out this YouTube link for a demonstration of these dance steps:&nbsp;
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Arts &amp; Crafts
Get creative with arts &amp; crafts tied to our preschool curriculum. &nbsp;

Outdoor
Explore the outdoors with our outdoor learning activities for kids. &nbsp;
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Music
Introduce your child to the world of music at our preschool. &nbsp;
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In preschool, children are encouraged to engage in a variety of activities that aim to foster their development and stimulate their curiosity. Through play and exploration, young minds are exposed to new concepts and skills in a fun and interactive way. Here are some exciting activities that children can enjoy in preschool:
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1. Arts and Crafts: Let your child's creativity run wild with arts and crafts activities. From finger painting to clay modeling, children can express themselves through various art mediums. This activity helps in honing their fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination.
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2. Storytelling: Immerse children in the magical world of storytelling. Whether it's reading aloud from a picture book or encouraging them to create their stories, storytelling sparks their imagination and language development.
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3. Outdoor Play: Nothing beats the fun and excitement of outdoor playtime. From running around in the playground to digging in the sandpit, outdoor activities promote physical fitness, social interaction, and sensory exploration.
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4. Music and Movement: Get your little ones grooving to the rhythm with music and movement activities. Through dancing, singing, and playing musical instruments, children develop their coordination, rhythm, and self-expression.
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5. Science Experiments: Introduce children to the wonders of science through simple and safe experiments. From mixing colors to observing plant growth, science activities ignite their curiosity and critical thinking skills.
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Each of these activities provides a unique opportunity for children to learn and grow in a playful and engaging environment. By participating in a mix of art, play, and educational activities, children are able to develop their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills in a well-rounded manner. Through these activities, preschoolers not only have fun but also lay a strong foundation for their future learning and development.
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1362 S Main St,
&nbsp;Milpitas 95035
408-621-1037

Info on curriculum and classes in&nbsp; our program

Details about parent involvement and updates

In this channel we are sharing admission info

Classes
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Requirement:
Children should be at least 2 year old. All children will bring their lunch from home.
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School Goal:
Play based learning. All kids should be able to read &amp; write upon completion of one year preschool and one year of pre-K program.
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 Classes &amp; Programs: We provide a clean, safe, and loving environment for the pre-school kids. We prepare kids the basics of preschool and make them ready for elementary school. Please call us for an appointment to visit our preschool. We will provide two healthy snacks.
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Preschool: 2.5 to 3.5
 Prekindergarten &nbsp;3.5 to 4.5
 Kindergarten: 4.5 - 6 years (For children with cutoff date)
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 We foster the process of self-creation by providing an environment in which the child can develop independently at his or her own pace while still gaining those social, physical, intellectual and emotional skills needed to function at best in society. &nbsp;The children learn through doing, experiencing the joy of individual discovery and mastery on their own terms, at their own speed.

Classes &amp; Programs
 Parents are always welcome to visit the preschool at any time. Suggestions, comments, criticisms, talents, interests, or hobbies, etc., are always welcomed by the preschool staff. Parents are welcome to participate in typical school activities, field trips, class parties, birthdays or any other special activities. A class list is provided for your convenience in school matters. No other use of this list is authorized. There is an observation room for parent use at any time.
 Family Communication Families will receive a newsletter approximately once a month. Please read it carefully! It will contain important information about curriculum activities, upcoming events and important dates. A daily note is placed on the white board to update you on daily activities.
 Parent Teacher Conferences We try to provide most of the information and progress on one-on-one basis but a dedicated parent- teacher conferences can initiated at parent request. The preschool staff and families work together as a team to make the preschool experience beneficial for the child. We are happy to schedule meetings at any time upon family request.
 Parent Resource Area There are plenty of children's story books are available for a two-week checkout period. A variety of topics are available. We will assist families to find information on any topic area desired.

Registrations
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Following are the links to pre-register for admission
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<a href="https://www.steppingstoneworld.com/milpitas/apply.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Preregister</a>
<a href="https://www.steppingstoneworld.com/milpitas/SSW-Enrollment_form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enrolment Forms</a>
<a href="https://www.steppingstoneworld.com/milpitas/forms.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Submit Enrolment Forms</a>
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Stepping Stone World is a licensed Preschool and Day Care. &nbsp; We welcome your child and family to Stepping Stone World preschool and look forward to building a partnership with you in the early care and education of your child. Our purpose is to provide an environment for your child that is safe, secure, and developmentally appropriate. Our program focuses on the whole child, which encompasses and develops all areas of a child's development; cognitive, social/emotional, creative, and physical.
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Please read this handbook thoroughly, as it covers very important policies and procedures that not only govern our childcare contract agreement, but also pertains to the care of your child. You will be notified in writing of any changes that may occur. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
 OUR PHILOSOPHY
We follow High Scope style curriculum based on weekly themes. The High Scope program is based on the theory that children need active involvement with people, materials and ideas. In this adults and children learn together. Children are encouraged to make their own choices about materials and activities and teachers supports this.
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Stepping Stone World provides the loving, caring and learning environment for kids from age 2 years to the entry of first grade. We do lots of hands-on experiences like finger painting, play-dough and other art and craft activity which encourages exploration, stimulates ideas and creativity. In our preschool program we meet the children&rsquo;s individual needs with love, care patience, and understanding.
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Our staff works to develop each child individually by recognizing their unique differences. We provide sensitive and responsive care to help make your child feel valued at Stepping Stone World. We make kids very comfortable here by providing a home environment in which they will feel very secure and comfortable. We believe that kids learn better in a comfortable and playful environment. We have a free choice time during which teacher play with kids and try to develop the better understanding of their interest which helps them to plan the theme and curriculum based on the children interest.
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Our curriculum is based on academics blended with play and fun. Through play your child will learn social, interaction and language skills. Most part of their social and sharing skill will comes by playing in a group.
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We foster the process of self-creation by providing an environment in which the child can develop independently at his or her own pace while still gaining necessary social, physical, intellectual and emotional skill. &nbsp;We understand that each child is different and has different needs and strength; their pace of learning is also different. So we provide the appropriate tools which encourage them to participate in the activity of their choice. &nbsp;
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At the end of the preschool and pre-k program your child will ready to go into the kindergarten with following skills.
 Classes &amp; Programs
We have full time and part time program available We follow High Scope style curriculum, based on weekly themes. &nbsp;Most of the children learn best through hands-on experiences with people, materials, events, and ideas. We provide the tools that stimulates these idea. Small Class Size
 We have 1:9 teacher-to-student ratios, which allow us to focus on the individual learning styles and needs of each child in our preschool.
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