Early Childhood
The Benjamin 25 Early Childhood Program is committed to fostering a supportive, child-centered environment where our youngest learners can thrive. This program is for children who may be at-risk due to challenges such as financial hardship, Adverse Childhood Experiences, or speak a primary language other than English, or children who require special education services. Our program provides a developmentally appropriate, play-based approach that nurtures growth in language, social-emotional development, self-help skills, and pre-academic skills to help ensure every child enters our district with a strong foundation for future success.
Benjamin SD 25 Early Childhood Program
We serve children who need additional educational support to succeed in school, including those facing challenges such as financial hardship, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), or speaking a primary language other than English. Through engaging, individualized learning experiences, we help ensure every child enters our district with a strong foundation for future success.
Teachers
Mrs. Tina Quealy (blended)
Ms. Lesly Romero (self-contained)
Mrs. Carrie Zapata (blended)
Our Early Childhood Program includes:
2024-2025 school year
A self-contained classroom that addresses the specific needs of students who qualify for special education services and require a more intensive program
Developmentally appropriate activities, presenting children with challenges while offering opportunities for success
Activities to achieve these learning standards include the use of independent and guided reading, opportunities for hands-on exploration and discovery, music and movement, gym and playground, dramatic play, and activities that foster critical thinking skills
Open-ended activities that enhance speech development, language acquisition, cognitive skills, social interactions, emotional growth, and fine and gross motor skills
Learning standards are addressed in literacy, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the arts
A Certified teacher with early childhood endorsements facilitates the classes. A speech-language pathologist and other educational specialists assist the teachers as needed.
Morning session is 8:30-11:05 Afternoon session is 12:20-2:55. Each classroom is composed of students from ages three to turning five during the school year.
2025-2026 school year
A self-contained classroom that addresses the specific needs of students who qualify for special education services and require a more intensive program
Developmentally appropriate activities, presenting children with challenges while offering opportunities for success
Activities to achieve these learning standards include the use of independent and guided reading, opportunities for hands-on exploration and discovery, music and movement, gym and playground, dramatic play, and activities that foster critical thinking skills
Open-ended activities that enhance speech development, language acquisition, cognitive skills, social interactions, emotional growth, and fine and gross motor skills
Learning standards are addressed in literacy, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the arts
A Certified teacher with early childhood endorsements facilitates the classes. A speech-language pathologist and other educational specialists assist the teachers as needed.
Morning session is 8:45-11:15 Afternoon session is 12:10-2:40. Arrival for each session will begin 5 minutes prior to the listed starttime. Each classroom is composed of students from ages three to turning five during the school year.
Each blended classroom will accommodate up to 16 students, including 5 with identified special education needs and 11 who are considered at-risk. Our goal is to provide early childhood instruction in the least restrictive environment, with related service providers integrating into the classroom as needed, based on the individual needs of each student.