About Our School - Miss Midgies Preschool

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A NOTE FROM the owner:

Happy New Year! What is your New Year’s Resolution? Help your child choose one.

For preschool-aged children, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends resolutions that focus on cleaning up toys, brushing teeth and washing hands and being kind to pets. However, parents who consider these behaviors part of their regular expectations may want to provide resolutions that focus on higher goals.

Clarke-Pearson suggests preschoolers be encouraged to work on listening and helping skills. A resolution could be “I will be a better listener when Mommy or Daddy asks me to do something” or “I will help out more when Mommy or Daddy asks me.” If you keep it simple, your child is more likely to understand the concept as well as succeed.

As a child reaches age five and up to age 12, he or she is more able to comprehend a resolution and participate more in the process of picking one. The AAP suggests this age group commit to drinking more milk and water on a daily basis, wearing a seat belt and being friendly to all children. What your child needs to work on is very personal, so work with your child to come up with areas for improvement. Is she having trouble with a certain subject at school that needs more attention? Is he oversleeping and nearly missing the bus most mornings?

Enjoy the New Year and Month’s to come……

Colleen Peretti

Assistant Director

5 years experience as an Early Childhood Educator. Graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education from Dowling College with a dual certification in Special Education. Experienced working with Elementary students as well as Preschool age children. She also enjoys spending time reading, exercising, and spending time with my husband and two children- Amanda who is 10 and Joey who is 6. Joey had attended Miss Midgies Preschool, which made it all possible for her to work here. I love traveling with my family as well as learning new and exciting things! My philosophy for learning is that each child is unique, and each child learns in a different way. One of my jobs as a teacher is to help your child discover his or her individuality and work alongside with them to maximize it. I believe in hands-on experiences, learning creatively and learning through play.

Regina Pyle

2 and 4 year old Teacher

Miss Regina has been working at Miss Midgie’s Preschool for over 10 years. She graduated with a degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Hofstra University. Regina has 4 children of her own and loves working with children. Her Pre. K will prepare your child both emotionally and academically. She believes each child learns differently and we will use many different methods of teaching to make sure each child is working to his or her full potential. Your child will be learning letter sounds, pre-reading skills, math, science and social studies. Hands on interactive learning is the priority emphasizing academic and emotional growth .

Lisa Frampton

2 Year Old Preschool Teacher

Miss Lisa is a mom of two beautiful women and she is also a grandmother. She has a Early Childhood Education Degree from Ashford University. She knows the importance of a good education. She also knows the special place in the heart for family. For the past 19 years, she has worked with preschoolers, kindergarteners and 1st graders. She believes in treating each child as if they were her own. Her favorite poem is

Children Learn from What They Live, Dorothy Nolte

If children live with praise,

They learn to appreciate.

If children live with acceptance,

They learn to love.

If children live with approval,

They learn to like themselves.

If children live with honesty,

They learn truthfulness.

If children live with security,

They learn to have faith in themselves and others.

If children live with friendliness,

They learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

Miss Kim

4 Year Old Preschool Teacher

We welcomed Miss Kim Dorsey this year to our team! Kim will be teaching our 3 & 4 year old mixed class . Kim demonstrates great leadership skills as a coach and mentor for young children. Miss Kim has been a mom of Miss Midgies Preschool for many years and we are excited to have her as part of the team.