Alta Mini Hawks Preschool
Early Childhood Education Pathway
​"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
Child Development
Do you enjoy babies and little kids? Maybe you want to work with them, teach in a preschool, or even just plan on having one of your own someday? Possibly you just enjoy getting to act like a little kid once in a while.. well this is the place! Go back to childhood as we do art activities, read storybooks, and learn about what makes young children so cute and yet sometimes drive us crazy at the same time. We'll discuss the development of pregnancy, labor & birth, infancy, toddler hood, and the preschool year. You'll get some great advice on how to parent with positive discipline rather than punishing your child. Reality Works electronic babies are available to go home as practice for having your own child some day. Trust me, it's fun!
Early Childhood Education 1 (Preschool)
Are you interested in teaching with 3-5 year old children? Then this fun, hands-on class is for you! Come play tag, read storybooks, sing, dance and learn how to teach the preschool children! This class prepared student to be full-time teachers in our preschool lab which runs 2 class periods every other day. Want a promising future? what to be the #1 draft pick out of all the babysitters in the neighborhood? This class fulfills some of the Child Development Associate (CDA) requirements, which can earn you extra mu-lah AND guaranteed opportunities right out of high school if completed.
Early Childhood Education 2
Question: Who is George Washington's wife? Answer: Mrs: Mrs. America. Kids say the darnedest things! Come play, teach and learn in the preschool. Guide field trips around the school, make snacks, paint, play outside, answer questions like "aren't dinosaurs microwaveable?" and much, much more! Students learn how to teach preschoolers and have the opportunity to work on their Child Development Associates (CDA) requirements. If you love kids, you will love preschool!