Curriculum
( History / Philosophy )
Our activities and room structure reflect our philosophy. Just as the social, emotional and cognitive development of a child overlaps and intertwines, so do the activities and arrangement of the room. The children move freely throughout the room and may use the materials to meet their needs. Respect for each other and the environment is always stressed.
Preschoolers are usually most responsive to activities in which they are involved in a "hands on" manner. Our teachers accept that and design their classroom spaces with learning centers at which children can freely choose whether to participate or not and for how long. We rotate and add materials frequently to maintain and extend the child's interest. Young children learn best when teachers build on the interests and abilities of the children. This reflects the currently recognized theory which endorses non- pressured, child-centered activities guided by an adult with a solid child development base.
The preschool curriculum includes activities centering on communication, science, math, social studies, music, art, and large and small muscle development. Dramatic play opportunities reinforce learning of practical life experiences. A music class with a trained music specialist is offered to the children once a week, and a story teller, who helps the children learn to tell their own stories, meets with the children on a monthly basis.
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