Show Gayle Drollinger r Operates Vernal 7 V Nursery School SchoolA A new nursery school in Vernal Vernal Is ha is operated by Gayle Gayl Drollinger e experienced experienc- experienc ced c- c ed teacher and serves children ages ages 5 3 35 the most receptive ages for learning according to Mrs Mrs Mrs-Drollinger Dr Drollinger It is held four days a a week from 19 9 to 11 1130 30 a am a.m. m. m The school is founded on n the philosophy that children learn as they play with materials and share experiences experiences ex ex- with other children i 1 iTHE iTHE THE NURSERY school provides a wide variety of creative materials in which the child can make his own discover discover- r. r ies The school promotes an atmosphere where the child encounters other human needs desires and ideas besides his own a place where he can solve many of his own problems and learn to live effectively with others A WELL ROUNDED but flexible curriculum curriculum cur cur- adapts to the needs of the children child child- ren Dramatic play and creative expression expression sion are given emphasis The child is encouraged to verba verbalize ze about his work Also Aiso unique at the school is a program of perception building A wide variety of perception perception building devices devices de de- vices are used to help prepare the children for reading THE CURRICULUM also includes s simple science experiments readiness s physical fitness and social studies concepts Math readiness is developed through using every opportunity to count measure meal measure mea mea- l sure re weigh or according to to s sets FREQUENT EXCURSIONS are are inken tak taken ink tak- en en in fn order to supplement the weekly unit of study A CHRISTMAS program was given by the nursery school children for their parents The rhe program featured s songs poems rhythm band and hummers After the program the boys and girls presented their parents with Christmas g gifts ts they had made and wrapped at t school Santa was a surprise guest who caine came with a special treat for each child and stayed for a personal visit with everyone every- every one M |