Through the implementation of age-appropriate, developmental, hands-on activities, we provide the nurturing, safe environment, materials and supportive guidance in which children will:
- Develop a positive sense of self and learn to be self confident in a variety of situations.
- Be able to function as part of a group, listen, cooperate, share, problem solve, observe, negotiate and participate.
- Learn to be independent according to their ability.
- Be able to think, reason, question and experiment.
- Develop language and communication skills which will enable them to be able to follow directions, articulate needs, express their feelings, develop negotiation skills, initiate conversation and share experiences.
- Develop emergent literacy skills including left to right progression, letter recognition, vocabulary, comprehension, phonemic awareness and meaning in print and text all around them.
- Find and explore math concepts all around them, including sequencing, categorizing, one-to-one correspondence, patterns, shapes, number sense and number recognition, using manipulatives, unit blocks and everyday objects.
- Explore the world of science, through observation, prediction, exploration, investigation and experimentation.
- Experience the thrill of creativity, construction and discovery.
- Recognize that they are part of a classroom community.
- Feel comfortable experimenting with many types of materials.
- Become stronger and more coordi nated through gross motor outdoor play during which time they will run, swing, climb, jump, hop, bike, dig or spin!
- Develop respect and appreciation for others through cooperative play and social experiences.
- Learn to respect others’ differences and recognize their similarities.
- Be exposed to many different types of artistic expression (music, movement, drama, different art mediums, etc.).