ABC Spectrum Preschool was established in 1981 and is not a "cookie cutter" imitation of many of the large franchise schools that are evident in our area, but an established family oriented program providing a cognitive developmental curriculum based on each child's individual needs. The original owners and founders of ABC Spectrum Preschool have over 40 years experience and hold bachelor and master degrees in education, early childhood education, special education, communication, and a speech/language specialist. We have retained a successful working relationship with the Manalapan Public Schools and are proud to be a working partner educating your children. ABC Spectrum Preschool implements the High/Scope developmental approach to learning. "In the High/Scope educational approach, children are active learners, supported and challenged by adults. The content of preschoolers' learning is guided by 58 key developmental indicators in language and literacy, mathematics and science, social-emotional development, physical development and the arts. The heart of the High/Scope approach is the plan - do - review sequence in which children make choices, carry out their ideas, and reflect on what they learned. These activities promote initiative and independence. In addition, children engage in group activities, socialize during meals, develop self-care-skills, and exercise large muscles during outdoor time. The High/Scope approach to learning supports children at their current developmental level while helping them build upon their abilities. The active learning that is promoted means that students directly engage with objects and ideas through hands-on experiences. Classroom materials are available for students to manipulate in ways that encourages their learning interests. The learning process is initiated by the children as they make their own choices about what they want to work with and follow through on their plans and decisions (including cleanup).