GENERAL PHILOSOPHY
Every aspect of school life is an important component of our program; from the success of dressing one’s self to mastering a complex puzzle. Exploration and participation are continually encouraged through intellectual, creative, social-emotional and physical activities, both indoors and out. Children develop a healthy self-image, in an environment that considers and teaches respect for differences and similarities.
GENERAL GOALS OF OUR PROGRAM
- giving children a sense of security through a predictable routine
- attending to each child’s individual needs
- aiding the smoothness of the unfolding developmental processes with awareness of individual differences
- building a sense of trust with each child’s first school experience
- ability to successfully interact within a small and whole group setting
- develop self-control and self-regulation skills (appropriate to the age of the child)
- developing both small and large motor skills through indoor and outdoor gross motor activities
- learning to take responsibility for one’s self and one’s choices and developing the ability to follow through on choices they make
- sense of identity; who is the child; self awareness
- experimental hands-on learning; stimulating an excitement about exploring a child’s environment