The Silver Dollar City has awarded a $10,000 Hope Grant to Reeds Spring Primary School.
The grant will be a significant boost for the school, whose focus is on preparing preschool students for kindergarten. The funds will be used to improve classroom learning centers, and new play-based instructional and hands-on materials will be introduced, according to a press release from the Reeds Spring School District.
“This will transform our preschool classrooms into engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments that foster exploration, creativity, and school readiness,” Primary School Principal Adria Simkins said in the release. “Teachers will be better equipped to deliver high-quality instruction while meeting the diverse developmental needs of every child.”
The new materials will build skills in important areas like language and early literacy. Students will build vocabulary, communication and foundational reading skills, as well as learn about problem solving and collaboration. This will encourage teamwork, curiosity, and critical thinking. Finally, preschoolers will learn about self-regulation and social-emotional development, with a focus on emotional awareness, resilience, and positive peer relationships.
These skills will help preschoolers have a smooth transition into kindergarten and support personal and academic growth for years to come, according to the release.
