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My daughter is in her second year at Curzon. Here are some things that we've observed about Curzon that set it apart from other preschools and daycares: Opportunities for children to contribute Every day, a "duty kid" is appointed and given some tasks and responsibilities: drawing a picture on the calendar, calling their peers for circle time, clearing tables and setting place mats for lunch, etc. Each kid looks forward to their day to contribute and lead in the classroom. It's an especially great opportunity for shy children to develop confidence.  Rotation of toysEvery day, the teachers arrive early and set up the classroom with a different selection of toys, games, art supplies, and other activities. When children arrive for free play, they never know what will be there - it keeps things fresh and interesting! Teachers select the toys with care; often, some of the free play stations are linked to a theme/lesson that will be explored later that day. Art, gym, and musicThe children are guided through many art projects; often, they are multi-stage projects that are completed over several days (see our facebook page for some examples!). Art is used to facilitate education about the natural world; for example, a solar eclipse painting project; an ocean-floor diorama; making bumblebee hats, then participating in a "pollen collecting" race/activity to reinforce learning about bees' important role in nature. There are also dedicated gym classes with fun, creative activities planned each week (most recently, we had our annual "Curzon Olympics" - events this year included long jump, high jump, "kayaking" on the gym floor, basketball, and more!) The music programming has also been incredible during our time here; our daughter has learned about music through movement and rhythm, and had access to a bunch of instruments. Opportunities for parents to participate in the classroomEach week, it's a different family's turn to have a parent/family member accompany their child in the classroom. They help out the teachers as needed, and, if inspired, can read, play, dance, or anything else that they think the kids might like. At Curzon, all of the kids know their friends' parents, and the parents know their kids' friends! Parents have a big say in the programming Curzon is a co-op; that means that it's run by the parents and teachers. Decisions about special activities, field trips, etc. are decided democratically by the whole group. Any questions? Please reach out to [email protected]
 Curzon Creative Preschool is proud to announce the launch of Keep Fit with Curzon. The ethos behind it is to encourage people of all ages to move and connect with themselves and each other whilst fundraising for the school.
Each month we will set new challenges that people can sign up for that are geared towards both children and families. You can set up a team with your family and friends from around the world, or you can do it solo, it's up to you, as long as you are having fun that is what matters! Being a virtual event, our aim is to reach friends and families from all over the world to create a collective movement to feel better and move together. Visit us at https://raceroster.com/events/2021/40276/keep-fit-with-curzon  Curzon Creative Preschool's 18th Annual Auction is going virtual this year!
The success of the school largely depends on the support of our fundraising events and the generosity of our community. 100% of funds raised through this event will go towards the school as it continues to provide a safe and welcoming place for kids to learn, play, grow and foster life long skills. To get your tickets or make a donation click on the image above! We look forward to seeing you all virtually this year. Click here to follow us on Facebook for updates and sneak peeks related to all things auction. Please visit our Curzon Creative Preschool Facebook Page. We regularly post updates about Curzon, early childhood education and our ongoing activities at the school. Feel free to follow us to keep up to date! Welcome to Curzon’s new website. We hope you can easily find what you are looking for and have a pleasant visit. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information or if you require additional assistance.
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