Bradley Beach Elementary school
Preschool Program
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Our Vision:
To create a joy for learning and develop a
foundation which encourages all students to
achieve their highest potential
Request assistance from our Community Parent Intervention Specialist/School Counselor HERE
The Curriculum
The Bradley Beach Elementary Preschool Program utilizes the Tools of the Mind curriculum. The Tools of the Mind curriculum is a New Jersey approved preschool curriculum.
The Tools of the Mind curriculum focuses on the instruction and developmentally appropriate activities which develop children’s self regulation and executive function skills to promote effective learning and achievement.
Faculty
PK-3 NJDOE Certified Teachers
Trained in Tools of the Mind & Pyramid Model of Social Emotional Learning
Integrated classrooms with special education services
More than 20 years of instructional experience
Instructional Aide in each class
Student Adult Ratio of 15:2
Eligibility
Resident of Bradley Beach
Age 3 by October 1st
Open to 3 & 4 year olds
Meals
Breakfast & Lunch Available
National School Nutrition Program
Free & Reduced Meals to families that qualify
Hours
Follows School Calendar
Monday to Friday
8:40 to 3:10 pm
Registration
Recommended by May 20th
If more applicants than spots a lottery system will be utilized
A person's a person, no matter how small. Dr. Seuss
Program Elements
Free Choice Play
Themed Make Believe Play
Graphics Practice
Literacy Groups
Math & Science Groups
Gross Motor Activity
Opening & Closing Groups
Preschool Goals
Self regulated learning
Focused attention
Deliberate memory
Positive task orientation
Positive peer interactions
Growth in literacy & math skills
Student Assessment
Students are screened using the Early Screening Inventory
Student progress is monitored with the GOLD System, which is aligned to state standards
Preschool Intervention & Referral Team (PIRT) available to address student needs
NJDOE - Early Childhood Education Resources
CHILD SAFETY UNIT LINKS:
Erin's Law - NJDCF Notice
SECOND STEP Website - Child Protection Unit - Scope & Sequence PDF
RESOURCES:
How to get a preschooler interested in Books - YouTube Video
SPAN Article: How to Help My Preschooler with Special Needs
Early Childhood Technical Assistance: Guides for Families / Prácticas Recomendadas de la DEC
Preschool Schedule
Daily Preschool Schedule
8:40 am - 9:00 am Arrival/Mystery Question/Table Activity
9:00 am - 9:15 am Opening Group
9:15 am - 10:30 am Play Planning/Make Believe Play
10:30 am - 10:45 am Bathroom Break/Handwashing/Snack
10:45 am - 11:30 am Outdoor Play
11:30 am - 11:45 pm Large Gp Literacy/Graphics Practice/Buddy Reading
11:45 pm - 12:30 pm Lunch (Puzzles/Books/Rest Set Up)
12:30 pm - 1:40 pm Rest (quiet time)
1:40 pm - 1:50 pm Transition/Bathroom/Rest Clean Up
1:50 pm - 2:05 pm Math-Science Lab
2:20 pm - 3:00 pm Free Choice
3:00 pm - 3:10 pm Closing Group/Dismissal
CONTACT US
The Preschool Team
Alison Zylinski Supervisor of Preschool Program azylinski@bbesnj.org 732-775-4413 x123
Jessica WhitmanSchool Psychologist/CST Case Manager/PIRS jwhitman@bbesnj.org732-775-4413 x120
Anya AngeloniSchool Counselor/Community Parent Involvement Specialistaangeloni@bbesnj.org732-775-4413 x213
Laurel Degnan: Preschool Teacher ldegnan@bbesnj.orgBarbara Schall: Teaching Assistantbschall@bbesnj.org
Amanda Schutzbank: Preschool Teacher aschutzbank@bbesnj.orgDanielle Dolan: Teaching Assistantddolan@bbesnj.org
Amy Roth: Preschool Teacheraroth@bbesnj.orgJoanne Papaianni: Teaching Assistantjpapaianni@bbesnj.org
Alison ZylinskiDirector of Special ServicesSupervisor of Preschoolazylinski@bbesnj.org732-775-4413 x123