Our Curriculum:
Teachers
seek to enrich the growth of each child with planned activities that
include all areas of learning: social/emotional, language, math, science,
social studies, technology, music and the arts.
Teachers
actively listen as children question concepts and strive to master
ideas and information. Classroom
activities address children's interests, challenge their emerging
skills, and lead to their deeper understanding of the world around
them.
The
Work Sampling Illinois© assessment system combined with the Illinois
State Early Learning Standards are
used to provide important information about your child's development
and progress. The Ounce Scale© is used with children under 3
years of age.
Guidance...
Young
children must experience trust and respect in order to build essential
lifelong social and emotional skills. Teachers
create a positive environment where children learn the necessary skills
to develop self-control, manage impulses, participate in satisfying
social relationships, and develop communication and problem solving
skills. Techniques
used to foster guidance include:
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Establishing clear, simple, and consistent rules
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Modeling appropriate behavior for children
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Assisting in interactions among children
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Fostering communication and negotiation skills
in children