What is our “Prep Academy Program?”
Prep Academy Program at Carolina Therapy Connection is our NEW Kindergarten Readiness Program!
Carolina Therapy Connection’s Prep Academy is designed for children aged 4 to 6, using a developmental approach to foster learning. We understand that preparing your child for kindergarten and assessing their school readiness skills can be stressful for parents. At CTC, we alleviate that stress and help students thrive! Our program embraces both typically developing children and those with special needs. We prioritize building strong foundational skills for school success, focusing on the whole child through a holistic and multidisciplinary learning approach. This program is unlike any other in Pitt County!
The program will be held at Carolina Therapy Connection in Greenville, North Carolina.
The Program starts the Tuesday after Labor Day and will end the Thursday before Memorial Day.
The half day program will be every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. We will have an early drop-off option for 8:00 AM.
For optimal learning, we have 15 SPOTS available.
You can sign up using the contact form below. Scroll down to secure your spot and get started!
What sets our Prep Academy Program apart from other programs?
We believe children learn best when they are in a supportive environment that provides personalized learning best suited for them. This all-inclusive program also has an emphasis on speech and motor development, while utilizing a creative curriculum that your child will love. Your child will also benefit from integrated developmental instruction from Carolina Therapy Connection’s team of specialized clinicians, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
Our experienced team will perform individual & relaxed screenings with your child every 9 weeks to track their progress and growth during the program. This will be followed by personalized caregiver conferences to allow for optimal learning and carryover at home. The components of our program will highlight the following areas of early childhood development.
- Language & Literacy Development – Active listening, vocabulary expansion, communication skills, expressive and receptive language
- Emergent Reading – Functions of print, phonemic awareness, reading behaviors and comprehension
- Fine Motor Development & Writing – Pre-writing and early handwriting skills, age appropriate pencil grasp, scissor skills, letter formation
- Math – Counting, sorting, sequencing, number recognition and formation
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Education – Critical thinking skills, problem solving, active learning using creative hands-on experiences, exploration of curiosity
- Development of positive interaction with peers
- Age-appropriate play-based learning (imaginative play, reciprocal play, etc.)
- Turn taking and sharing with others
- Conflict resolution
- Development of emotional intelligence and regulation
- Adaptation to changes and new environments
- Building independence with self-care skills
- Morning & evening routines
- Encouragement for sense of self: interests, hobbies & leisure exploration
Who are the leaders of our Prep Academy Program?
Our program director is Becky Taylor, who has over 40 years of experience in the field of education and has successfully operated multiple Sylvan Learning Centers across Eastern North Carolina for 30 years. Alongside Becky is Margaret Harvey, who has over 25 years of experience as an educator and owner of Montessori Today. Our program development assistive director is Cindy Taylor, who is a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist and the owner of Carolina Therapy Connection.