We believe that children learn best through play and that childhood should not be rushed. Children need the time and space to develop in their own unique way at their own pace. Because research tells us play enhances all areas of development in young children, play-centered learning is the basis of our curriculum.
Children learn in many different ways, so learning activities throughout our program are a balance of structure and flexibility, individuals, small-group and large-group experiences, child-initiated and teacher-led, quiet and active periods, and multi-sensory approaches. Each program is designed to encourage children to build upon learned skills and previous learning and experiences, with opportunities to reflect, revisit and connect.
We know from research that teacher-child relationships play a significant role in influencing young children’s social and emotional development. In our program, children develop trusting relationships with nurturing and experienced teachers who show children respect, and interact with them in caring and individualized ways. Every day, our teachers listen to the children, get down to their level, hug them, calmly implement clear and consistent limits, and support each child individually to establish trust, encourage motivation, engagement, and a positive attitude towards learning.
We know from research that teacher-child relationships play a significant role in influencing young children’s social and emotional development. In our program, children develop trusting relationships with nurturing and experienced teachers who show children respect, and interact with them in caring and individualized ways. Every day, our teachers listen to the children, get down to their level, hug them, calmly implement clear and consistent limits, and support each child individually to establish trust, encourage motivation, engagement, and a positive attitude towards learning.
Children learn better when the learning environment is positive and supportive. In addition to being safe, inviting, and stimulating, our classrooms include a variety of engaging learning centers and open-ended materials that foster children’s growth in language, large and small muscles, creativity, imagination, self-help skills, and cultural awareness. Each classroom’s schedule and routines reinforce learning by being structured enough to provide children security and predictability, while flexible enough to meet children’s needs.