2-Year-Old Preschool Now Offered Through Rec Department
The new Whitefish Bay Recreation Department program focuses on teaching social skills to toddlers.
Two years old may sound young, but there is plenty that little ones are learning at the developmental age. This year, the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department is offering 2-year-old preschool for the first time. The program mostly focuses on teaching kids to play with each other, recognizing the feelings of their peers and introducing them to routines. "We want to provide a positive experience for the young children, getting their confidence ready and teaching them social skills," said Miriam Gerrietts, the Recreation Department's preschool coordinator. In addition to overseeing the preschool program, Gerrietts teaches the 3- and 4-year-old preschool class at Lydell Community Center, which is now in its fifth year. Since its beginning, it …
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