Pre-K
In our program for older children, we still keep our fundamental elements the same. With one year left of River School, we often get asked: “will my child be ready for kindergarten?” and we are happy to answer this question! We work closely with local schools to understand the expectations of students entering kindergarten.
Ages: 4 to 5 years old
The most important development in Pre-K is to solidify their social skills; learning how to communicate and work with peers, and how to have a respectful presence in the classroom with teachers and friends. Academically, the most important development at this stage is building the awareness and confidence around letters and numbers.
We embrace children exactly where they are, exposing them to new concepts and challenges appropriately, scaffolding with their growth and healthy self-esteem in mind, and at the forefront of any lesson.
Most importantly, we have fun! We blossom at the park with daily free play adventures in the sun and the snow, we get messy with projects, and we love every moment of letting kids be kids in this special time before they launch off to kindergarten.
Teachers
Willow Classroom Teacher, Pre-K
Jenny has been with The River School since 2023.
Jenny has worked with young children and families for over 14 years in different environments: facilitating indoor and outdoor programs at the Green Briar Nature Center in Massachusetts; at The Staten island Zoo; and for the past 7 years as a Pre-K teacher. Jenny brings her natural warmth, patience and love of all things nature to her teaching at River School.
Jenny Beers
Willow Classroom Teacher, Pre-K
Meghan has been with the River School since 2024.
Meghan joins River School with 11 years of experience as an early childhood educator in both Montessori and Reggio based centers. She earned her BS in Child Development and Family Relations from the University of Maine. We're thrilled to have Meghan bring her compassion, knowledge, and love to the children at River School.