Preschool teacher Bev Majewski has been teaching using a parent-participation method in her classes for 34 years.

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Students and parents learn valuable lessons at the Rutland Parent Participation Preschool, located at Quigley Elementary.

The last of its kind in Kelowna, the preschool allows parents to get a hands-on experience by volunteering their time with the students.

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Parents get involved a few times a month, getting a chance to supervise and interact with the kids through group activities.

Majewski said young parents have learned new techniques from other parents.

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Jocelyn Anderson had two children who have been through the preschool and one child who is currently involved.

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Class size is about 17 students with three parents in addition to a teacher.

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The preschool is for three and four-year-olds.

carli.berry@kelownacapnews.com
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