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The Path to Kindergarten Readiness

Is your child ready for kindergarten? New Horizon Academy's pre-k graduates are!

We know that curriculum plays an important role in a child's growth and development.

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Results

Not only are New Horizon Academy graduates meeting kindergarten readiness expectations, but they are exceeding. More than 9 out of 10 NHA pre-k children met or exceeded the standards for kindergarten preparedness in all learning domains, per the 2020-2021 Teaching Strategies® GOLD® assessment. These results serve as a vital benchmark for both parents and educators in kindergarten and throughout elementary school.

New Horizon Academy pre-kindergarten program kindergarten readiness assessment results

Three Brain States

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Survival State

Question: “Am I safe?”

How to Notice: Physical behaviors (i.e. hitting, biting, hiding, crying).

How to Help: Practicing deep breathing exercises and calmly reassuring children that they are safe.

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Emotional State

Question: “Do I belong?”

How to Notice: Verbal behaviors (i.e. talking back, blaming, throwing tantrums, repeating others).

How to Help: Building a sense of connection with the child and helping them feel heard, valued, and loved.

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Executive State

Question: “What can I learn?”

How to Notice: Children who are following directions and appear ready to learn.

How to Help: Challenging children to think creatively, problem-solve, and learn something new.

Learning Domains

Domains of Learning

Social Emotional Learning Curriculum

Learning Through Play

Creative Curriculum

At New Horizon Academy, we use Creative Curriculum, an award-winning, research-based curriculum which aligns with our assessment process. Our teachers use hands-on, project-based investigations to help build each preschooler’s confidence, creativity, and critical-thinking skills. Our teachers use data and reporting from the assessment to individualize
learning and to support optimal development for all children in our preschool program.

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We are committed to providing exceptional early childhood and learning experiences to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Our well-rounded curriculum and assessment tools ensure kindergarten readiness for all children in our preschool programs.

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