Where kids learn, play and grow.

CURRICULUM:

Children learn through experiences. These experiences include playing, developing relationships, creating, experimenting, frequent conversations, and more. Learning should be a positive and natural experience. It should not be forced. We have chosen to combine different curriculums based on the developmental needs of the children in each age group along with recommendations from the state. Research shows that 90% of brain growth occurs from 0-5 years old. Our curriculum is guided by meeting the following underlying principles: 

Children can best learn and explore the world when they feel safe and secure.

We address all aspects of children’s growth and learning: physical, cognitive, creative, social, and emotional.

Children are individuals. Each child explores and learns in their own way, is fascinated by different things, and responds to the world with their own distinct personality. We recognize, encourage, and celebrate this individually.

Learning should be and is fun!

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​​TODDLER-PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM:

The toddler curriculum will cover the following areas:

• Physical Development & Movement:

• Gross/ fine motor skills

• Eye-hand and eye-foot coordination

• Group games and team work

• Creative expression through movement

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 Cognitive Development:

• Memory skills

• Following directions

• Problem Solving

• Exploring cause and effect

• Logical Thinking through simple math

• Creates and interprets activities

• Representation and symbolic thinking

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 Language Development:

• Listening and Speaking

• Reading and writing

• Advanced language

• Self- and parallel talk

• Autonomy and Student Expression:

• Sense of self

• Responsibility for self and others

• Leadership through administrative tasks

• Encouragement and development of student talk

• Eliciting student ideas and/or perspectives

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 Social/Emotional Development:

• Playing well with others

• Use of thinking skills to resolve conflicts

• Recognizing the feelings of others and responding appropriately

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 Creative Arts:

• Recognize visual detail

• Creating

• Observing and discussing art

• Expressing oneself through art

• Integrating the mind and body through music & movement

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 STEM EXPLORATION: (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics)

• Grouping and characterizing

• Exploring physical elements (water, air, and light)

• Analysis and reasoning

• Connections to the real world