Live & Learn Preschool
Experiential, environmental education
for three to five year-old children.
136 Ocean Avenue | Portland, ME 04103 | 207-717-6717
Our Philosophy
Live & Learn Preschool is a vibrant community of educators and families, who believe that each generation of children has the opportunity to remake the world it inherits.
We cultivate and honor children's innate love of learning as they prepare for a life of purpose, integrity, and academic accomplishment.
Live & Learn students gain the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of self, family, community, and the world at large.
Live & Learn Preschool
Located in the Back Cove neighborhood of Portland, ME, Live & Learn Preschool is a small, private preschool that provides an experiential early learning experience
founded on the principals of
occupational therapy that focus on:
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success in the activities of daily life
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hands-on learning
and development of:
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fine and gross motor skills
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sensory integration
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perception and learning
that are the foundations of
higher learning and academic success.
Enrichment Classes
We offer the following enrichment classes to further enhance our students' preschool experiences.
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Enrichment classes are provided as an integrated piece of our regular curriculum and fees are included in your tuition.
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Curriculum
Our Goals
The main objective of Live & Learn Preschool is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment which will help children develop within themselves the foundational habits, attitudes, skills, and ideas which are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.
The specific goals for
the children who attend are:
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To develop a positive attitude toward school and learning
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To develop a sense of high self-esteem
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To develop habits of concentration for lifelong study skills
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To develop and foster an abiding curiosity
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To develop habits of initiative and persistence
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To foster inner discipline and a sense of order
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To develop sensory-motor skills in order to sharpen the ability to discriminate and judge
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To develop socially acceptable behavior
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To acquire the basic skills necessary for a lifetime of learning
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To help develop each child's innate, ultimate potential through high self-expectations
National Child Care Association