about junior kindergarten
Five days a week developmental kindergarten prep, which provides
a child the "gift of time" to grow and mature.
Monday-Friday
8:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Child must be 4 by July 31st
a child the "gift of time" to grow and mature.
Monday-Friday
8:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Child must be 4 by July 31st
Leslie johnson
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Ms. Leslie has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. She taught for over 10 years before her daughter was born. After taking a break to raise her daughter, she is thrilled to be back in the classroom!
Ms. Leslie lives in Webster Groves with her daughter, Lily, and dogs. She is a member of the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church and considers it a second home. |
teaching philosophy
"My goal each year is to equip my students with the fundamental skills that they can further build upon as they continue to grow. I strive to create a safe, welcoming and positive environment where they can grow and blossom."
daily schedule |
favorite projects & books |
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Free Play
Morning Meeting & Brain Warm-Up Calendar Time & Morning Work Jobs & Center Chat Read Aloud & Snack Quiet Book Time Centers (Ability-based to meet your child's individual academic needs. We play and learn all at the same time!) Clean Up & Pack Up Playground Time |
We love hands on learning in Jr. Kindergarten! Students wear many hats in my classroom. They quickly become scientists inspecting spiders or predicting the outcome of an experiment. They are roving reporters observing letters and numbers around them. Mathematicians counting, adding and writing our numbers. Jr. Kindergarten is an environment that encourages children to explore the world around them. We are emergent pre-readers that take picture walks, make connections to stories, and develop a love for books. Most importantly, we play and have fun!
Favorite class projects? Polar Bear Unit - especially learning about BLUBBER! Spider Unit - I love teaching students about the beauty of spiders. Christmas Play - it is extraordinary that 4 and 5 year olds tell the story of Baby Jesus! I love when students start to make text to self connections with books. This is how we develop a love for reading at such an early age! Favorite class books? The Mitten by Jan Brett Hey, Little Ant! The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle |
sample projects
Webster Groves Presbyterian Early Childhood Center
45 West Lockwood Ave | Saint Louis, MO | 63119
ecc@wgpc.org | 314.962.9210 x3110