What is a developmentally appropriate kindergarten?
Intown Community School s developmentally appropriate kindergarten is a program structured so that children may mature at their own rate in a language-rich and activity-oriented environment. Children are allowed to learn about the world, and experience it through playing and working with materials or other children. Teachers build strong relationships with children because they are able to interact with them both individually and as a group. The physical space, or environment, is well planned from a developmental perspective. Children are given long periods of time to complete play and projects. Opportunities for outside play are encouraged, and this time is never sacrificed for instructional time. Intown School s curriculum will be adapted for each individual child, so that each child is moving at his/her own developmental pace. At Intown School, you will observe kindergarteners learning through play with manipulatives such as blocks, paints, table toys, legos, and puzzles. Children a
