North Seattle Fives

08/22/2022

We are so lucky to have Teacher Jen at our school. Before coming to North Seattle Fives, Jen worked in kindergarten classroom as a teacher and interventionist. She also has experience as a librarian, and she is constantly introducing new books you will want to bring home with you!

Best of all, this is a teacher who loves her students and is thoughtfully working through every activity, theme, and circle time to respond to the needs in the room. Every kid has different needs, but she is so well-equipped to respond to them with genuine kindness and intelligent solutions. Every kid in our class left North Seattle Fives so much more ready for kindergarten and with so much love for their teacher.

If you are still considering what to do next year, or Jump Start made it clear your kid needs more time, check out North Seattle Fives. This special class and caring teacher could be exactly what your kid needs!

08/20/2022

https://www.mother.ly/child/kindergarten-social-skills/

Super helpful reminders about what the real goals of that pre-kindergarten year are! North Seattle Fives focuses on play and social emotional learning for just this reason!

Are you wondering how to teach social skills to kindergarteners? Or wondering, what social skills should a 5 year old have? Here we reveal 5 key social competencies that you can teach your child and how to foster their emotional intelligence.

08/09/2022

Studies show that kindergarten readiness is more about social-emotional learning than anything else. As parents question whether to send their kid to kindergarten in the fall, they may be asking whether their kid has the self-regulation or problem-solving skills to succeed in kindergarten.

North Seattle Fives is an incredibly special place to build these skills in the pre-kindergarten year.
- We focus on a play-based curriculum in a co-op community, so these children are building friendships and watching adults model friendship and problem-solving.
- They learn their ABC's, but they also go through the second step curriculum, which is specifically designed to help kids identify emotions, conflicts, and potential solutions.
- They enjoy a small community that can respond to every family's needs, go on lots of field trips and adventures, and build long-lasting relationships.
- Teacher Jen has many years of experience as a kindergarten teacher and interventionist, so she can thoughtfully help each individual student prepare for kindergarten.

This co-op preschool is a hidden gem in North Seattle- affordable, playful, across from the zoo, and a joy to be a part of. We have a few spots left, so if you are thinking about kindergarten readiness, write our registrar and see how well this school can work for you!

A place where children develop academic, social and emotional readiness for kindergarten   North Seattle Fives is a “fives program” We have one classroom of about 20 children, all of whom are 4 - 5 year olds and are in their prekindergarten year. NS5s provides a highly nurturing learning enviro...

07/29/2022

Fall is coming so soon and our co-op preschool still has spots!

If you are still questioning whether to do Pre-K or kindergarten for your kid, North Seattle Fives is specifically taught for kids who are almost (but not quite) ready for kindergarten. Teacher Jen has so much experience teaching kindergarten, so she can thoughtfully help each kid build the social-emotional skills they need to succeed in school. You will feel so confident that your kid is ready, and you will have an amazing year of play and adventure!

07/11/2022

Brooks has three favorite things about North Seattle Fives- Playing at the park, water beads at the sensory table, and learning handwriting from Teacher Jen.

Even in a year focused on social-emotional development through play, these kids pick up academic skills too! One of the most fun is learning their letters with Teacher Jen. She is an absolute master at introducing skills, letter games, and even phonetics to the Fives as play.

Still deciding for next year? We still have spots! Check out our website to learn even more of what makes this school so special.

06/29/2022

We asked the North Seattle Fives what their favorite part of school was. Hudson told us that his favorite was his job! He loved the class jobs, and he would check in every day to see whether he was a crossing guard, movement leader, or in charge of the calendar.

Hudson is right- one of the most fun things about North Seattle Five is seeing these pre-k kids rise to the occasion as they get more responsibilities through the year. By the end of the year, it really feels like their classroom, and they take such good care of it. This is especially great for a 5's program, because these kids are ready for some independence!

We still have spots left for the fall! Check out our website for more information about this really special program.

06/14/2022

One of the most special parts of North Seattle Fives is how we spend our outside time! We are a play-based program, and about an hour of the play is done outside.

Our school is just across the street from Woodland Park Zoo. We spend a lot of our outside time playing at the playground, but we also have so many adventures at the zoo. It's a

Check out our website to learn more about this special school! We still have spots for the fall!

06/06/2022

On the fence about Kindergarten for your 4 or 5 year old in the fall? Or are you looking for an amazing pre-k program to get them ready? North Seattle Fives Cooperative Preschool could be a perfect fit for your child and family!

With social emotional learning and kindergarten readiness at it’s core, it’s been a popular and coveted pre-k option for 20+ years. Especially after this odd period of missed social connections, NS5 could be a perfect option for families looking for a supportive, rich environment which grants kids the extra time to grow and succeed.

- We have play-based learning at the core of our curriculum— it's how 4 & 5 year old’s are wired to learn!

-Social emotional curriculum embedded in our program- we love Second Step!

-The 5’s go the park or zoo every day. Who doesn't want more outside time for their kids?

-Teacher Jen is the BEST—a former Kindergarten teacher & literacy coach. She has the knowledge to prepare each kid to be ready for kindergarten.

-We have a supportive parent community where lasting friendships form (don’t forget about social events sans kids!)

-This is an affordable, high quality program where parents have a high degree of involvement and decision making power.

-We have proven Covid protocols and safety measures in place— we let the kids play but keep ‘em healthy!

-Parent Education is included- we learn so much helpful information on the developmental changes and needs for pre-k kids.

Want to learn more about North Seattle Fives? Check out our website to learn more about our class and registration for the fall!

06/01/2022

Last Friday, this sweet class of preschoolers graduated! They each got a diploma with three words their classmates picked for them ("fun" "silly" "artist" etc). There is so much joy in these kids just being able to see each other and appreciate each other for the individuals they are. It's exactly what we all want for our kids.

The when graduation was a huge collaboration between Teacher Jen and the parents! Everybody was a part of it, from the decorations to the potluck to all those logistical details. It shows just how many beautiful things we can do as part of a community!

Know anyone who is still figuring out what to do for their kid's Pre-K year? This school is a gem and still has spots!

05/27/2022

Today, the current class of North Seattle Fives had their last full day of school. It's hard to believe we made it, and even more so, that it was so great.

This first picture is from one of their first days last September- many had not been in a classroom since before Covid hit (or ever!) Lots were extremely nervous to be separating from their adults after years of being together. The room was fresh, and these fives were so ready to learn!

Now months later, I am marveling at how much they have grown up, changed, and learned. It may have looked like a strange year with masks and covid chaos around them, but this class still had adventures, made friends, and built a sweet little community. They learned how to be a friend, how to work through conflicts, and how to be a class. They will all be so ready for kindergarten in just a few months.

We are so lucky to have had this experience for them after such a tough time to be a little kid! Our class still has spots left for next year- if you are questioning what will benefit your covid-kid next year, check this school out. It is just so special.

05/19/2022

Exploring the tide pools together! It is so fun to watch these North Seattle Fives make memories and love learning like this!