Preschool Special Education Syllabus

Mrs. De La Torre

Crestview Elementary

(864) 355-2626

Program Goal

Our goal is to help each child grow and learn at their own pace. We provide learning activities that support language, math, social skills, motor skills, and self-help skills. Our classroom is a safe, caring place where children with developmental delays can explore and develop important skills based on South Carolina standards.

What We Teach

We focus on helping children develop in many areas, including:

• Communication and language

• Early math concepts

• Social and emotional skills

• Motor skills (fine and gross)

• Self-care and independence

• Exploring the world around them through hands-on activities
  
  

Our themes change throughout the year to keep learning fun and meaningful. Examples include:

• All About Me

• Family and Friends

• Nature and Animals

• Community Helpers

• Seasons and Celebrations
  
  

How We Check Progress

We use different ways to see how each child is doing:

• Observations and checklists

• Samples of work and play

• Photos and videos

• Results from special evaluations
  
  

These help us plan the best activities for each child and share progress with families.

Working Together with Families

Families are important partners in your child’s learning. We will:

• Share ideas for activities you can do at home

• Invite you to parent meetings and events

• Offer at least two parent-teacher conferences each year

• Communicate regularly through notes, calls, and newsletters
  
  

We welcome parents to share talents, volunteer, and support our classroom community.

Behavior and Classroom Rules

We teach children to be kind, respectful, and responsible. Our simple classroom rules are:

• Use listening ears

• Use looking eyes

• Use quiet voices

• Use walking feet

• Use helping hands
  
  

We work on solving problems kindly and helping children feel safe and happy

Read It Once Again (RIOA) Schedule 

• August - Brown Bear

• September - Head to Toe

• October - The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything

• November - The Three Bears

• December - The Gingerbread Man

• January - The Mitten

• February - I Love You

• March - Goodnight Moon

• April - The Very Hungry Caterpillar

• May - Silly Sally

Important Notes

• Please send lunch money in an envelope with your child’s name (meals are free for 2024-2025).

• Let us know right away if your address or phone number changes.

• Toys should stay at home unless the teacher says otherwise.

• Children may use the bathroom as needed during the day.

• 3 year old school dismissal is at 10:15am.

• 4 year old school dismissal is at 2:15 pm; no early dismissals after 1:30 pm.
  
  

How to Reach Us

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:
Phone: (864) 355-2626
Email: sdelatorre@greenville.k12.sc.us

We look forward to a great year helping your child grow and learn!