turtles

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Welcome to Turtles!

This year is going to be fantastic as we navigate the Pre-K world! Emotions are a big part of being in Pre-K, so we will work on identifying and navigating these emotions so we can model God's love though our daily actions. We will focus on curriculum as well as fine and gross motor skills in nature on our 22 acre campus, focusing on fueling imaginations and creativity.

For curriculum, we will pull from the same curriculum our Kinder and Form 1 use: Alveary Curriculum (based on Charlotte Mason's Principles), The Science of Reading (critical reading skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension), and Right Start Math (grouping, visualizing quantities, number naming, and strategizing through song games). Throughout our learning experiences we will also incorporate science, art, gardening, cooking, Spanish, movement, and music! All programing is also heavily natured based.

It's going to be a fun and exciting year of experiences, discovery and growth as we become outsiders!

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Mrs. emma - Lead Teacher

Mrs. Emma was born and raised in Texas. Emma seeks to make everyday an adventure! She has fourteen years of teaching experience and enjoys being part of instilling a love of learning in every child she meets.

When she isn’t working, she loves spending time with her husband and many pets, making art, or reading a good book!

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Mrs. alex - MWF assistant

Mrs. Alex is currently working on her Bachelors in Education. She has worked with children for over 6 years and enjoys every minute of it! She is married and has a two year old.

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Mrs. Ellie - T/th assistant

Mrs. Ellie is from England but married an American and has been here ever since. She has bee married for 18 years and has 3 amazing boys. She loves reading, all things Disney, and the beach!

She was a Children’s minister for 10 years and taught 3’s and Pre-K for 8 years. After Covid, she took a few years off and now she loves being part of the Anothen Family!

“cast all your cares upon him for he cares for you.”

1 Peter 5:7