Happy Friends Preschool of Pleasanton is a play-based preschool in Pleasanton, California offering early education from toddler through pre-kindergarten and bilingual language/literacy instruction in English and Chinese.
Happy Friends Preschool of Pleasanton operates a play-based early childhood program for toddlers through pre-kindergarten. The program description and materials indicate bilingual language and literacy instruction in English and Chinese and a focus on social–emotional, physical, spiritual and academic development.
The program emphasizes hands-on, play-based learning with activities such as music and movement, arts and crafts, circle time, early STEM exploration, and early literacy elements (including Zoo-phonics® and Handwriting Without Tears® as noted in program materials). Class sizes and teacher–child ratios are described as small and intentionally limited.
Focused on building kindergarten readiness through play-based learning, pre-academic skill development, early reading and writing practice, teacher-guided investigations and age-appropriate problem solving; Zoo-phonics® and Handwriting Without Tears® are cited.
Open-ended and self-directed play is combined with art, science, language and early literacy activities including Zoo-phonics® and Handwriting Without Tears®; materials list daily outdoor play, math and STEM learning centers, and development of self-help and self-regulation skills.
Hands-on early learning through play, exploration, and loving care. Highlights listed include singing, sensory play, arts & crafts, circle time in English and Chinese, outdoor play, early STEM discovery, Zoo-phonics® introduction and development of self-help skills.
Hands-on early learning through purposeful play with activities such as music and movement, arts & crafts, bilingual circle time, social and communication skill building, outdoor play and STEM and motor development; Zoo-phonics® is included in early literacy materials.
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