New discoveries for Eli
Every week is an adventure in learning for three-year-old Eli in his preschool classroom.
One day he’s mastering scissors to hone his fine motor skills. The next, he’s letting his imagination run wild as he paints. Still the next, he’s playing, sharing and making new friends at the “home living” station. In between it all, Eli is embracing new responsibilities like getting his own cot ready for naptime.
The range of new experiences are teaching Eli to follow directions and boosting his confidence. For mom Julie Tufte, the benefits of Tempe PRE are easy to see.
“I have really high expectations and this program has checked every box,” she says.
Kindergarten readiness for Arthur
Tempe PRE is the perfect academic and social jumpstart for four-year-old Arthur.
Enrolled at Scales Technology Academy, his interest in reading has blossomed and he enjoys “teaching” his grandmother to read. He loves showing off the things he learns in the classroom, like properly wash his hands. He has fun singing new songs and making new friends.
Arthur’s parents look forward to hearing all about the day when they pick up their son.
“He loves school. He loves his teacher,” says dad David. “When there is a holiday, he misses school.”
Success for mom Heather and son Rowan
Mom, Heather loves that her four-year-son Rowan is getting everything he needs at Carminati Elementary School to prepare for kindergarten.
But the benefits of the Tempe PRE program stretch well beyond the classroom. Heather meets the income requirements for free preschool and has taken a part-time job that gives her the opportunity to increase her income and still be home in the afternoon with her son.
Tempe PRE allows Heather to focus on work during the day while Rowan focuses on learning and making friends.
“He comes home and says, ‘I need to practice my Ws tonight’,” Heather says. “It’s been great.”
