Children are active learners, they learn by doing. Ours is a play-based program that provides hands-on concrete experiences for every level of development from toddler through preschoolers. The children look forward to "School Time" each day!
The activities included in our curriculum address 10 developmental areas through an integrated approach serving the whole child. These specific learning indicators align with state and national Standards. The learning indicators that are addressed in each area are:
Language Development Science Knowledge Social and Emotional Development
Listening Exploring and Thinking Like a Scientist Social Interactions & Relationships
Speaking (verbal communication) Observation Skills Self-Concept
Nonverbal Communication Knowledge about the World (Natural/Physical) Emotions & Self Regulation Literacy Knowledge Logic & Reasoning Character Education
Phonological Awareness Problem Solving Creative Arts
Appreciation for Books Reasoning Music & Dance
Alphabet Knowledge Using Symbols to Represent Fine Arts
Concepts about Print Approaches to Learning Dramatic Play
Beginning Writing Curiosity and Desire to Learn Physical Development & Health
Math Knowledge Persistence Gross Motor Skills
Number Concepts & Operations Cooperation Fine Motor Skills
Geometry and Spatial Concepts Social Studies Knowledge Knowledge and Practice of Healthy Habits
Patterns Knowledge of Family & Community
Measurement (includes graphing) Cultural Difference (People & Places)
Caring for the Environment
The activities included in our curriculum address 10 developmental areas through an integrated approach serving the whole child. These specific learning indicators align with state and national Standards. The learning indicators that are addressed in each area are:
Language Development Science Knowledge Social and Emotional Development
Listening Exploring and Thinking Like a Scientist Social Interactions & Relationships
Speaking (verbal communication) Observation Skills Self-Concept
Nonverbal Communication Knowledge about the World (Natural/Physical) Emotions & Self Regulation Literacy Knowledge Logic & Reasoning Character Education
Phonological Awareness Problem Solving Creative Arts
Appreciation for Books Reasoning Music & Dance
Alphabet Knowledge Using Symbols to Represent Fine Arts
Concepts about Print Approaches to Learning Dramatic Play
Beginning Writing Curiosity and Desire to Learn Physical Development & Health
Math Knowledge Persistence Gross Motor Skills
Number Concepts & Operations Cooperation Fine Motor Skills
Geometry and Spatial Concepts Social Studies Knowledge Knowledge and Practice of Healthy Habits
Patterns Knowledge of Family & Community
Measurement (includes graphing) Cultural Difference (People & Places)
Caring for the Environment