Maven (4.5-6 year olds, the year before Kindergarten)
Our Maven classroom is for our children who will graduate to kindergarten the following year. We have a 1:10 ratio with a maximum of 20 children per day.
A main focus of this classroom is to help children develop the skills that are needed for cooperative play. Cooperative play occurs when children are not only playing together, but rather are working together towards a common goal. Our project work takes new shapes with this group and through this play the students are able to scaffold and enhance their language and cognitive abilities. This also aids in building a social emotional foundation that sets the tone for any learning opportunities they have in their future.
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Meet your Teachers
Miss Jamie
Jamie started her education career in 2003. Jamie is an artist inside and outside of the classroom. Her love of combining art and sensory allows for kids of all ages to express themselves creatively and freely. Jamie is passionate about helping children discover their own interests and create their own path to the answers they seek through the many different activities she provides in the classroom. It is this open minded approach to learning and discovery that makes Jamie a valued member of our team and is helping to form life long learners at Bella Mente.
Miss Tara
Tara has been working in early childhood education since 2002. Her passion for working in education stems from her love of helping children develop the social emotional skills set they need to create positive relationships throughout their lives. She loves hearing kids share their thoughts and passions with the class during meetings. Tara is a patient and calm teacher who enjoys spending time with her family.
