Bella Birch Preschool
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Unlocking Curiosity
Bella Birch Preschool is a small in-home preschool located in Mountain View, CA. My name is Amy Moreno and I am the founder of Bella Birch Preschool. I am a certified preschool teacher and hold a B.S. in Recreation Administration from California State University, Chico. I have been teaching for over 10 years, and am a certified Positive Discipline Preschool Educator.
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At Bella Birch Preschool, I am excited to offer a wide range of play-based activities that foster exploration and discovery- both in the classroom and in our outdoor play space. Here children are encouraged to practice important social-emotional skills and can acquire important language and cognitive abilities that will help prepare them for a lifelong love of learning.
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An important part of being able to meet children where they are, is through offering a low teacher to child ratio. Our teacher to child ratio is 1:5.
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Learn Through Play
We recognize, respect, and trust children as capable, autonomous agents of their playful learning journeys. A child's play based learning experience is enhanced when they have time and space to engage freely in a multi-sensory environment. Children are encouraged to get dirty, make choices, make mistakes, explore different roles and perspectives, take risks, and investigate. our indoor-outdoor learning environment ensures children can express themselves and their creativity in the environment and manner that appeals to them.
Play is an inherent tool children use to build resilience and coping skills as they learn to navigate relationships, negotiate social challenges, and conquer their fears. By focusing on children's innate discovery and learning through play, play based preschools lay the groundwork for success in school and in life.
Embracing and Amplifying the Magic of Being a Child
We recognize that play is children's "work". Play is joyful, meaningful, actively engaging, interactive, and iterative. Play fulfills a basic human need to express curiosity, creativity, and imagination. Engaging in play helps children manage their emotions, find pleasure, and access their innovative capabilities.
Play is essential for young children and sets the foundation for the evolution of essential social and emotional skills.