The Bridge Program | Connections EIAS

THE

Bridge Program

AT CONNECTIONS EIAS

An inclusive learning program for children ages 3-5

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We're not your typical preschool.

Here at Connections, we understand that:

Progress looks different for everyone -- so we strive to recognize and celebrate every milestone, no matter how small

Communication comes in many different forms -- so we ensure that alternate communication methods are encouraged and supported in the classroom for every child

Every child learns differently -- so our educators plan and offer flexible activities to adapt to individual learning styles, abilities and needs

Collaboration is key -- so we value partnering with families and outside services to coordinate supports to help each child thrive

What We Offer

Morning & Afternoon Sessions
Potty training support
Hands-on play-based learning
Sensory integration
State of the Art Sensory Gym
Highly trained staff

And so much more!

Schedules

We offer affordable 2 day and 3 day programs with both morning and afternoon options.

*As of 6/2024, morning programs are FULL for the 2024-25 School Year. We still have openings for afternoon Preschool and Pre-K.

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Our daily schedule follows a predictable routine while using visual supports to show children what is coming next. We also utilize transition warnings before moving from one activity to another. These tools help our students anticipate the plans of the day, prepare for any changes in routine, and ease the anxiety of completing one activity and moving on to another.

Here is a sample daily schedule:

Arrival

Centers (Dramatic Play, STEM, Block, Literacy, Art)

Morning Meeting (Weather, calendar, story, songs, wiggle & movement breaks)

KinderMusik or Handwriting Without Tears

Small Group Instruction

Sensory Room Time/Outdoor Play

Snack

Free Play

Baby Doll Circle Time

Show and Tell

Closing Circle Time

Dismissal

Curriculum

Our program lays a foundation for our students and their first years of education through play and exposure to academics. We target preschool skills such as prewriting, number sense, fine and gross motor development, early literacy, social skills, and problem solving. We utilize a curriculum that was developed to meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education Preschool State Standards, as well as several research-based programs that expand both academic and social-emotional learning.

The Sensory Gym

Students have access to our fully-equipped indoor Sensory Gym, which provides endless opportunities for learning, motor development and play! Equipment and activities are rotated often by our on-site Specialists and Occupational Therapists.