PHILOSOPHY
At A.G. Minassian Preschool we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. Our play-based curriculum follows the Froebelian approach which recognizes the uniqueness of each child's potential.
Here at AGM, we stress that parents are the first educators for children and that there should be close links between home and school to foster the child’s development.
Our main goal is to teach in all developmental areas: socially, academically, emotionally, and physically.
We believe that play is the principal means of learning in early childhood through which children construct their understanding of the world around them. Providing children with a strong foundation will inspire a lifelong love of learning and success.
AGM Preschool Cornerstones
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Explore their natural curiosity and understand the world around them
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Gain a sense of belonging and identify with his/her Armenian culture and heritage
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Acquire pre-reading and writing skills in both Armenian and English
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Acquire concepts in mathematics, science, social studies, and health
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Learn with hands-on materials both in the classroom and on the playground
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Develop social skills such as cooperating, helping, and sharing
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Recognize feelings and express them appropriately
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Develop self-expression
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Develop creative skills through art, music, and dramatization
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Develop gross and fine motor skills
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Experience classroom routines and rules
Our teachers are dedicated to providing students with individual care while forming a strong partnership with parents.
At Ari Guiragos Minassian Preschool, each child is:
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Provided a warm, safe, and nurturing environment
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Immersed in the Armenian language and culture
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Appreciated and celebrated for his/her uniqueness
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Granted ample age-appropriate opportunities for his/her uniqueness