What is “looping”?
• Looping the program by which teachers in grades 1-2 and 3-4 stay with the same group of students for two years. For example, if your student is in first grade this year, they will have the same teacher for second grade. • This research-based model cuts down the amount of time it generally takes at the beginning of a school year for a teacher to learn about your child’s learning styles and accomplishments.
Looping (also called continuity of care, primary teaching or sustained teaching) refers to the practice of keeping the same caregivers/teachers with a group of children for two or more years. There is an increasing interest in the concept of looping as experts in the field see inherent advantages, not only for children, but for the benefit of teachers and parents, as well. This practice exemplifies the importance of bonding, attachment and security between a child and their teacher, and enhances communication, trust and the overall relationship between parents and teachers. Considered an indicator of high quality care, looping is currently practiced at only one other center in Greenville the accredited childcare program at the YWCA on Augusta Road. At Park Place Childrens Center, the toddler teachers move up with their class to the two year old class. This is especially important for a childs emotional well-being. At this point in their lives, its common for children to experience heig
