At mary linsmeier schools and Children's Edu-Care your child will experience individualized and hands on lessons in math and reading every day. Teachers begin by determining each child's math and reading level. Materials are then introduced which are appropriate for your child's abilities, because children can only learn when they are developmentally ready. This program gives the young child exposure to the concepts of math and reading in varied ways so when the child is developmentally ready, all the resources will be there for him/her.

Our math program starts with the simplest of concepts and children move through each level at their own pace. Mathematics begins in its simplest form, learning to understand numbers through sight, sound and tactile learning methods. Almost anything children can count, sort or sequence may become part of a math lesson. Children play number games with the teacher and their peers which makes learning both fun and interesting.

Children are first exposed to the alphabet by looking at three letters each week. Children trace the tactile letters with their finger in the manner in which it is written and repeat the sound of the letter as the teacher has presented it. The "name" of the letter may also be presented. Our teachers are trained to recognize cues from the child to determine if a child is picking up reading phonetically. Children will then begin reading through simple “pre-stories” developed specifically for their skill level. Reading is supplemented by stories, word games, labeling of common objects, and simple writing exercises.