Best of the Beach 2019 – Schools
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pre-K teacher Maritza Corleto and preschool directorYvonne Wilcox with student in their new playground. Photo Our Lady of Guadalupe Don’t look for computers or iPads at Our Lady of Guadalupe Preschool. “We made a mindful decisions to keep computers out of the classroom. We let our students get their screen time at home,” preschool director Yvonne Wilcox said. Wilcox holds a masters in Early Childhood Education from Loyola Marymount and began teaching at Our Lady of Guadalupe when the preschool opened in 2012. This is her fifth year as director. The preschool follows the “constructivist” theory of learning through interaction, rather than by passive listening. Children in the 3- to 4-year-old Sunshine Room and 4- to 5-year-old pre-K classes are all taught core academic subjects. Reading is taught with picture books featuring “sight words.” Commonly used words are followed by pictures that complete the sentences. The math books have tactile numbers. Music is taught through percussion instruments and body motion, which also teaches coordination. Each day also includes classes in science, art and religion. The school day begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. To…
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