Our Early Childhood Programs are designed to support the growth, learning, and development of our youngest Wolves. From newborns through preschool, these programs help families build strong foundations for lifelong learning.
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👨‍👩‍👧 Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Our mission is simple- to provide the information, support, and encouragement that parents need to help their children develop optimally during those crucial early years.
Participation in the PAT program shows your dedication to your child’s development and learning journey.
What You Can Expect
As a participant, you’ll receive personalized guidance and support from our certified Parent Educator. Here’s what the program offers:
- We will inform you of what you can reasonably expect of your child at each stage of development.
- We will help you become a keen observer of your child’s growth and progress.
- We will help you find joy in play, showing you fun, age-appropriate activities and materials.
- We will help you become your child’s best teacher!
Your Role as a Parent
Parents play many roles in a child’s life. Here are three key roles that the PAT program helps nurture:
- Designer: You provide materials and experiences that encourage your child’s curiosity and problem-solving skills.
- Consultant: You help your child explore their world and gain independence while supporting their learning.
- Authority: You set healthy boundaries for your child’s behavior, appropriate for their age and developmental level, while understanding their unique needs.
Looking to Enroll?
If you’d like to learn more about enrolling in the Parents as Teachers program or have questions about your current services, please contact:
Angela Mercer
Parents as Teachers Educator
đź“ž (573) 762-9653 ext. 2701
✉️ amercer@newburgk12.org
Stay Connected
Click here for the Parents as Teachers Facebook Page
PEEP (Preschool Early Education Partnership)
The Preschool Early Education Partnership (PEEP) program brings together children with disabilities and their typically developing peers in an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
Early childhood special education services are available for children ages three to five who have identified special needs. Peer models enhance learning by helping children with developmental delays practice social skills, build friendships, and learn empathy through daily interaction.
All PEEP students participate in hands-on activities that help them grow in confidence, cooperation, and readiness for kindergarten.
đź•’ Program Details
- Both PEEP classes are now full-day programs!
- Classes operate Tuesday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.
- School bus routes are available for students who live along a route.
đź“ž Contact Information
For questions or enrollment information, please contact:
Angela Mercer
Early Childhood Coordinator
đź“ž (573) 762-9653 ext. 2701
✉️ amercer@newburgk12.org
📚 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
The Imagination Library provides a free, high-quality book each month to children from birth to age five, delivered directly to their home.
It’s a fun and easy way to foster a love of reading early in life.
➡️Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library