steppingstoneworld

Details about parent involvement and updates

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.

Enrichment Program at our School

Are you looking to learn more about how parents can get involved in their child's preschool experience? Parent involvement plays a crucial role in a child's early education journey! By staying engaged with your child's preschool activities and communicating regularly with teachers, you can help create a supportive and enriching environment for your little one. From attending school events and volunteering in the classroom to simply asking your child about their day, there are so many ways to be an active and supportive presence in your child's preschool life. Remember, your involvement not only benefits your child but also strengthens the preschool community as a whole! How do you like to participate in your child's preschool experience? Share your tips and ideas below!
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A child who exhibits good behavior at preschool but misbehaves at home may be influenced by different environments and expectations. It is important for parents to maintain consistency in discipline and boundaries across settings. Offer the parent guidance on setting clear expectations, providing positive reinforcement for good behavior, and implementing appropriate consequences for negative behaviors at home. Encourage open communication with the child to understand any underlying reasons for the contrasting behaviors and work together on strategies to promote consistent positive behavior both at home and at school.
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Every so often, a letter comes along that says everything we hope our families feel.
"What makes Stepping Stone Preschool so special is YOU. Your warmth, genuine care and passion for the children are felt in everything you do."
Words like these are the reason we do what we do. Swipe to read the full letter - the handwritten original, plus a typed version for easy reading. 🌍👣
#SteppingStoneWorld #PreschoolLove #GratefulParents

Why reading stories are important for toddlers and preschoolers? Reading stories to toddlers and preschoolers plays a vital role in their overall development, going far beyond just enhancing literacy skills. Here are some reasons why engaging children in storytelling is crucial: 1. Cognitive Development: Story reading stimulates a child's brain, promoting cognitive functions such as memory retention, attention span, and critical thinking skills. It aids in language acquisition and comprehension, laying a strong foundation for future academic success. 2. Emotional Intelligence: Stories help children explore a wide range of emotions in a safe and controlled environment. They learn to identify and express feelings, empathize with characters, and navigate complex emotional situations, fostering emotional intelligence and resilience. 3. Social Interaction: Reading stories encourages social interaction between parents and children. It provides opportunities for discussions, sharing thoughts, and bonding over shared experiences, enhancing communication skills and strengthening the parent-child relationship. 4. Imaginative Capabilities: Storytelling sparks creativity and imagination in young minds. By exposing children to fantastical worlds, diverse characters, and thought-provoking scenarios, it nurtures their creativity, encourages innovative thinking, and enriches their play experiences. 5. Language Development: Exposure to diverse vocabulary, sentence structures, and storytelling techniques broadens a child's linguistic abilities. Repeated story reading helps in internalizing new words, improving language fluency, and developing a love for storytelling and language. 6. Cultural Awareness: Diverse stories featuring characters from various backgrounds promote cultural awareness and inclusivity in children. Through stories, children learn about different cultures, traditions, and perspectives, fostering tolerance, empathy, and respect for diversity.
Wonderful books for toddlers and preschoolers
For toddlers (around 2&ndash;3):
&bull;⁠ ⁠Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? - Bill Martin Jr.
&bull;⁠ ⁠The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle
&bull;⁠ ⁠Dear Zoo - Rod Campbell
&bull;⁠ ⁠Goodnight Moon - Margaret Wise Brown
&bull;⁠ ⁠Where Is the Green Sheep? - Mem Fox
For preschoolers (around 3&ndash;5):
&bull;⁠ ⁠The Very Busy Spider - Eric Carle
&bull;⁠ ⁠The Snowy Day - Ezra Jack Keats
&bull;⁠ ⁠Llama Llama Red Pajama - Anna Dewdney
&bull;⁠ ⁠The Gruffalo - Julia Donaldson
&bull;⁠ ⁠Don&rsquo;t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! - Mo Willems
&bull;⁠ ⁠Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault
A simple tip for parents
Parents don&rsquo;t need to read for a long time. 10&ndash;20 minutes every day can make a wonderful difference. Let the child point to pictures, ask questions, repeat favorite phrases, and sometimes choose the book. The goal is not to finish the book perfectly - he goal is to enjoy the story and talk together.
If a child asks to hear the same story again and again, that&rsquo;s actually wonderful. Repetition helps children learn vocabulary, understand the story, and feel confident predicting what comes next.

1362 S Main St,
&nbsp;Milpitas 95035
408-621-1037

Info on curriculum and classes in&nbsp; our program

Details on activities which children perform in our classes

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Quickly browse through some key information about our offerings&nbsp;

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.

Music
Introduce your child to the world of music at our preschool. &nbsp;
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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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