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At
Friends’, we believe that reading and writing are an inseparable
process that fulfill a variety of functions, and are powerful tools
for learning. Our objective is to lay the foundations of literacy
in the early years. We believe good first teaching is essential
for continued success in reading and writing. The best approach
to teaching literacy is actually a combination of approaches, and
includes both phonics and whole language. We emphasize child-centered
reading and writing programs, and work to make learning literacy
rewarding for the children. In all classes, reading and writing
for meaning is paramount. Writing is purposeful and meaningful.
Children learn to read and write by reading and writing many different
kinds of texts, and the success students experience in reading and
writing encourages them to read and write more. Our ultimate goal
is to help children become lifelong readers and writers.
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