About Us

The program goal is for each child to develop a frame of reference of ideas, knowledge, problem-solving, motor and social skills that will prepare them for a lifetime of learning. Curriculum objectives will include, but are not limited to:

Cognitive

• Develop an ability to match, group, and identify common properties/relationships
• Explore what comes next in a series of objects or events
• Experiment with creative process in use of materials, expression, and movement
• Use the scientific process: observing, reasoning, test suggestions, observe results, and make conclusions

Physical

•  Build a positive image of their bodies
•  Practice large motor abilities: movement, balance, body/space perception
•  Refine fine motor skills by manipulating and controlling objects
•  Develop methods to relax, relieve tension and expend energy appropriately

Social Emotional

• Develop trust, autonomy, and initiative
• Gain confidence in abilities
• Express needs and feelings with appropriate words and actions
• Increase their understanding of and empathy for others
• Develop strategies to control impulses, join in play and resolved conflicts
• Share materials and take turns

Language

• Expand and extend their vocabularies and sentence structures
• Verbally express feelings and describe objects and events
• Make requests, ask questions and give directions
• Respond to requests, questions, and the directions of others
• Practice taking turns in conversations
• Increase awareness of picture and print symbols, including letters and numbers
• Develop understanding of, and appreciation for stories, poems and plays

Self-Help

• Practice toileting, dressing and hand washing
• Serving, eating and cleaning up at snack and lunch time
• Making choices and decisions
• Request assistance when needed
• Identify, observe and practice safety procedures
• Attempt new and/or challenging activities
• Develop a sense of responsibility for one’s belongings, environment, and self