CURRICULUM The educational plan of St. John's Nursery School is based on the standards and guidelines of Massachusetts Early Education and Care and NAEYC. The curriculum is theme-based with a major influence on child-initiated activities. All areas of the school promote development of the individual child. Students have the benefit of outside enrichment such as visitors who specialize in Music (Miss Elaine with her guitar), Science ("Curious Creatures" and Hale Reservation), Movement (Impact Martial Arts with Karate) and Literacy (Westwood Public Librarian and "Blue Moon Puppets"). Starting in January of each academic year, we offer the "Read-a-Book" program where a parent or grandparent can volunteer to read to the class. Two annual walking field trips are scheduled in the spring related to our "Community Helper" theme and they would be to the town library and the Westwood Fire Station for a special tour. GOALS Through a variety of experiences we help your child: Become more independent. Be inquisitive about the world around him/her. Be cooperative in a sharing environment of work and play. Be creative in handling various art media and constructive toys. Be a happy member of a group.