I like to think of myself as more of an introvert.

I like to be the creative force within our company—but behind the scenes. The challenge I am facing, though, as others learns about Pre K Scholars, is that everyone wants to see the kits, experience the games and activities. Naturally, there are questions…who better to answer those questions than the creator. Right?

Well, I’m stepping out from behind the scenes and I am beginning to physically unveil our program to all who are interested. What I thought would be “out of my box” and feel “unnatural” has really turned out to be an exhilarating experience.

Two days this week I set up a product display table at a prestigious local preschool that will be offering the Pre K Scholars program as an afterschool enrichment starting in the fall. I was able to show off the Scholarville map, the Scholarville characters, the guessing game, the kit box, the sample lessons. And I answered a common question: “How are you different?”

This I can answer so proudly! A few examples of my responses:

• Most programs are strictly phonics based, but we offer so much more—we are comprehensive, integrated. We reinforce fine motor skills, letter/sound recognition, basic reading skills, handwriting, basic math, simple science and so much more.
• Our program is centered around a town called Scholarville, filled with a diverse group of characters from all nationalities.
• Our Guessing Game introduces vocabulary with presenting clues to the children and requires them to utilize more processing, instead of just showing a pictured flash card. All the while, the program reinforces beginning sounds.

My answers go on and on, as does my pride in the quality of the pre k program we offer. At the end of my two days at the preschool, they had enough students to fill one class and enough on a waiting list to open a second class. I guess stepping “out of my box” isn’t so bad. Especially if it can benefit pre k children nationwide.

Look for our booth at the NAEYC conference in Washington D.C. this November.