IN the wake of new
research proving the
tink between early so
interaction and fater
performance in schvol
and life, parent partici-
pation preschool (PPP)
has a renewed impor-
tance in our communi-
ties.

Aithough all pres
otfer exposure to
developmental opportunities,
only parent Participation
preschools provide such 2
easy transition from honic vo
school for our little ones who
are embarking on their
times scary quest for indepen-
dene

Because parents and care-
givers participate in the
preschool’s operation by per-
forming duty days nwo to three
times moathly, children are
not left to themselves at
preschool, . but often have
mum or dad fight there to
reassure them as they find their
place among their peers.

Upper Lonsdale Parent

783 Pemberton Ave.

Participation Preschool
(ULPPP), located ar the cor-
ner of Lonsdale Avente and
Osborne Road, boasts having
had Par Muller as its wacher
for the past 14 vears

A winner of several industry
awards, Muller also teaches
early childhood — cducation.

highest selling point,

is the warm and lov-
ing atmosphere she has created
ar ULPPP.

While she will help
with their ABCs and 123
play and creative curiosity are
the focus at Upper Lor
Preschool.

“We believe in the impor-
tance of letting childhood be a
journey, not a race,” said
Maller.

“Let the children grow and
learn at their own pace.
Meanwhile, we can enhance
their development in every way
possible — — intellectual
socially, physically, emotional-
ly.”

ildren

While some commitment is
needed from
ULPPP children, among the
benefits for par

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Parent participation improves preschools

friendships formed with other
parents. As well as doing duty
days, parents are asked to do a
job at the preschool and attend
monthly parent education ses-
sions. This interaction creates a
second-family atmosphere at
the preschool where everyone
knows everyone else.

There are 45 preschools an
the North Shore,

m offering a “head start” in
lite with carly exposure to
computers and pre-reading
and pre-math programs. PPPs,
however, espouse a down-to-
earth philosophy that creates a
relaxed atmosphere and focus-
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h kind of pre:
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ally the more successful chil-
dren are those whose parents

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And PPPs allow parents
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For anyone interested
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Thursday morning or aft
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