S.H.A.P.E.S. (SHAPES Preschool) is a preschool in Wilbraham that offers school-year early education programs following the local school district calendar. The program combines Montessori-informed and traditional teaching methods and lists specific curricula for language, writing and nature-based learning.
SHAPES Preschool operates as a school-year early childhood program in Wilbraham and follows the Hampden/Wilbraham school district calendar. The program uses a mix of Montessori and traditional instructional approaches and identifies readiness for kindergarten as a goal for students.
The program blends Montessori-style, hands-on learning with traditional methods. Named curricula and instruction approaches mentioned include a phonics program (Lively Letters), a handwriting program (Learning Without Tears), and a nature-focused curriculum (Growing Up Wild). The program also integrates monthly character-value themes into classroom activities.
Each classroom is staffed by an EEC-licensed teacher and an assistant. The stated student/teacher ratio is 2 staff for every 10 students, and a 1-to-6 ratio for toddlers.
Full day, 8:30am-3:30pm.
Morning half day, 8:30am-12:30pm.
Morning half day, 8:30am-12:30pm.
Full day, 8:30am-3:30pm.
Morning half day, 8:30am-12:30pm.
Full day, 8:30am-3:30pm.
Full day (school-year), hours as for full-day programs.
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Full day (school-year), hours as for full-day programs.
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