Community-Based Instruction
Providing our preschoolers with real-world learning experiences.
Community-Based Instruction (CBI) is a valuable component of our curriculum designed to provide our preschoolers with real-world learning experiences. CBI empowers our students to explore their community, develop essential life skills, and engage in meaningful interactions while aligning with their individualized educational goals.
By focusing on real-world interactions and skill generalization, CBI can help students to improve their communication, social skills, and independence, while also strengthening their decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits of CBI
MEANINGFUL LEARNING
Students experience learning in real-life contexts.
INCREASED CONFIDENCE
Students gain confidence and comfort in various community settings.
SKILL APPLICATION
Learned classroom skills are applied to everyday life.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Grow in communication, socialization, and independence.
Examples of CBI Experiences
Grocery Store Visits: Practice making choices, identifying items, and using money.
Park Exploration: Engage in social interactions with peers, develop gross motor skills, and practice following rules.
Library Visits: Learn about books, storytelling, and interacting with others in a community setting.Frequency and Parent Participation
Frequency and Parent Participation
Our preschoolers will engage in CBI outings once a month. Your participation is encouraged and valued. Your role may involve offering support and guidance, fostering a positive learning experience, and promoting social interactions. Your presence greatly contributes to the success of these outings.
Embracing CBI
We invite you to share in the excitement and growth that CBI brings to our preschoolers. We are confident that CBI will provide valuable experiences that enhance your child's overall development, and to practice these skills with your child will promote generalization.