Listen and Talk’s Blended Classroom Program is an inclusive preschool program where children who are deaf or hard of hearing learn side-by-side with children who have typical hearing. Our highly-skilled teachers create language-rich learning environments that support children in reaching their potential as well as preparing them for Kindergarten.
Our curriculum uses a child-centered active learning approach together with specialized listening and spoken language strategies to support children in all areas of development, with special emphasis on:
- Listening and spoken language skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Social skills
- Self-advocacy skills
- Literacy skills
A Day in the Blended Classroom Program Looks Like:
| Daily Routines |
| Welcome and Check In |
| Discovery Time |
| Morning Meeting |
| Small Groups |
| Story Time |
| Lunch (Full Day) |
| Rest Time (Full Day |
| Motor Time |
| Whole Group Experience |
| Closing Circle |
Blended Classroom Program Schedule:
Half-Day Preschool:
- 2 ½ hours of school four days a week.
- Enrolled half-day students are 3-4 years old.
School Hours:
School on Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri
- Kirkland 9:00 am – 11:30 am
- Seattle 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Full Day Preschool
- 6 hours of school four days a week.
- Enrolled full-day students are 3-4 years old.
School Hours:
School on Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri
- Kirkland 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Seattle 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Full-Day Pre-K
- School is held daily five days a week.
- Pre-K students are 4½ to 5-years-old
School Hours:
School on Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs & Fri
- Kirkland:
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
- 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (Weds)
- Seattle:
- 8:30 am – 2:30 pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
- 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (Weds)
Locations & Learning Environment:
All children in our classrooms benefit from small class sizes, with a maximum number of 8 children per class. All classrooms are specifically designed to meet the auditory needs of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, including high-quality classroom sound systems.
Our main campus is located in Kirkland. We also have a preschool program at Stevens Elementary School in Seattle.
Listen and Talk in Kirkland
Listen and Talk in Seattle
Have Inquiries? Contact us:
For more information, please contact Listen and Talk at 206-985-6646 to find out more information about enrolling your child in our program, tuition costs and fees. Listen and Talk is a member of OPTION Schools.