Developmental -Children learn at their own pace. Each child is respected and supported at each stage of development as they progress toward their own goals and potential.
Play-based – Play is a child’s natural progression towards learning and developing. Within a play-based environment, children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
Child-directed – Children learn best when they have control over some of their learning experiences. When activities are meaningful and relevant, children make choices regarding what materials they use and how they will use them. When children can control some of their learning they will become more motivated learners.
Teacher-supported – The teacher is primarily a facilitator enabling the child to learn from his or her own experience. The teacher prepares a nurturing environment with ample opportunities to explore.
Emergent Curriculum - We are presently working on creating an Emergent Curriculum in our classrooms where the children’s interests and ideas are freely explored. In this way, our children will be encouraged to make their own choices, explore their own ideas, and follow their own interests.
Integrated Curriculum – Our curriculum includes many facets in a preschool day which include arrival, routines, departures, well planned activities, and spontaneous play. Learning occurs in all areas of the classroom and is not an isolated event or activity.
