Summer Programs
There are no summer programs planned for the summer of 2024
First Grade Camp
For kids going into First Grade
Days, Time, and Location
9:30 - Noon
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
3 days/wk, 2 1/2 hrs/day
July 10 - August 30
8 weeks
Located in the Cedarhome neighborhood
28223 71st Dr. NW
Stanwood, WA
The program offers:
A Battelle Developmental Inventory-3rd Edition (BDI-3) screening with DeAnn (measures mastery in the following global domains: Communication, Social/emotional, Adaptive, Motor, and Cognitive.
A full hour of reading practice each day using a play-based approach and buddy reading in pairs
A goal to read 100 books over the 8 week program (2 or more read here and then 2 more at home each day)
Books for kids to check out and read at home (I'm buying lots of science of reading phonics-based book sets at these children's reading levels)
Craft area with lots of craft materials for your child to create their own craft each day
Outdoor play daily
Friends for the summer!
Reaching the goal of reading 100 books over the summer (8 wks x 3 days/wk = 24 x 2 books here = 48, then 48 at home on Mon, Tues, and Wed, and just 4 more total books read over weekends at home)
Cost: $500 for the summer
(averages out to $225/mo plus $50 materials fee)
Schedule
9:30 - 9:40 Arrival, parents sign in and write the titles of the books their student read on their 100 books reading chart (I will add the ones we read here)
9:40 - 10:40 Learning a reading concept and practice with that concept, then reading 2 or more books with a buddy
10:40 - 11:10 Outdoor play
11:10 - 11:40 Inside play in the preschool centers including the craft area!
11:40 - 12:00 Lunch, then departure with 2 books to take home and read
Kindergarten Camp
For kids going into Kindergarten in Sept.
Days, Time, and Location
12:30 PM - 3:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays
4 days/wk, 2 1/2 hrs/day
July 17 - July 28
2 weeks
Located in the Cedarhome neighborhood
28223 71st Dr. NW
Stanwood, WA
The program offers:
A Battelle Developmental Inventory-3rd Edition (BDI-3) screening with DeAnn (measures mastery in the following global domains: Communication, Social/emotional, Adaptive, Motor, and Cognitive). From this assessment, I can focus on the skills your child needs and also help you know what to work on during August.
Social/emotional skills, how to make friends, follow directions, how to find out any alphabet letter name or sound they don't already know on their own, counting skills, and what Kindergarten will be like.
Craft area with lots of craft materials for your child to create their own craft each day
Outdoor play daily
Free play in preschool centers daily
Reading lots of books together and gaining skills that will be important for Kindergarten!
Cost: $175
(No materials fee or deposit)
Schedule
12:30 - 12:45 Arrival and snack/lunch (eating is optional, but food is provided)
12:45 - 1:15 Circle time (discussion about a topic, learning cognitive skills, practicing friendship skills, etc.)
1:15 - 1:45 Outdoor play
1:45 - 2:00 Treasure box learning activity
2:00 - 2:10 Music
2:10 - 2:40 Free play in the preschool centers including the craft area and writing center
2:40 - 2:50 snack
2:50 - 3:00 Read stories/practice skills until parents pick up
Enroll Now!
Click on the correct form below. Complete it and email it to DeAnnTJones@gmail.com
About the Teacher
I am DeAnn Jones, an active member of Stanwood. I am a preschool teacher in my home at Discovery Place Preschool. I also volunteer in the Kindergarten classroom at Cedarhome and Twin City Elementary schools. I teach early childhood education classes for Purdue University Global, Purdue's online degree program. I also tutor Kindergarten children one-on-one and in small groups. I have also taken several courses in reading instruction using the science of reading approach. I am passionate about research-based phonics approaches that help kids become strong readers!
Education
B.S. Child and Family Studies, Purdue University
M.S. Family and Human Development, Utah State University
Ph.D. Family and Human Development, Utah State University
For more information about the science of reading approach that I use, view the practice video I created just before presenting this material at the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children conference
in Port Angelas, Washington, April 22, 2023.
Or click here to get to the training website
The workshop I presented this at was geared to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. However, the introduction is geared to school aged kids. For the purpose of this summer program, you only need to watch the first 22 minutes to get the gist of my philosophy about the science of reading and why I am making it a phonics-based reading program. Also keep in mind that this was a practice video, and it was not in front of a live audience, so it's not my best. The actual presentation went better than the video did.
The main point is that I want to embed the kids in phonics instruction so the left side of their brains can become more active over the summer like it needs to be.
UPDATE for 2024: I am planning on holding a "Going into Second Grade" camp for kids going from 1st grade to 2nd grade. It will be a literacy and math adventure. Last summer we read 100 books, just to boost their confidence in reading. This time the focus will be more about using their reading and math skills to go on adventures, treasure hunts, and more to keep up their skills while having fun with friends.
More information will appear closer to summer.
Questions and Answers:
Can I see the program first before I join?
Absolutely! I'd love to give you a tour of our place and show you the learning environment, activities, and play area. You can call 360-899-1019 or email Info@StanwoodPreschool.com to set up a time for you and your child to visit. You can even enroll at that time if you like what you see.
What if I have vacation plans. Can I only pay for the days we're in town?
Unfortunately, no. Once you pay for a spot, that is your spot. You are free to come on the days you are in town, but the tuition remains the same.
Can I enroll later?
Yes, as long as there is still an open spot.
