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Our Center's goal is to provide a provocative learning environment
where the academics are introduced in a fun format offering
the opportunity for children to cultivate a natural curiosity,
problem solving abilities and creative thinking. This is a more wholistic educational
approach and one that emphasizes a variety of opportunities for children to explore who
they are and discover their innate intelligence . Each child is unique and is encouraged to develop to their full potential. This teaching style requires the teacher to assess each child's mode of learning and then create a learning environment that can accommodate each child's individual needs.

What a Four-Year-Old Needs
A strong sense of belonging, value and acceptance.
Freedom to explore who they are creatively and cognitively.
To learn simple directions, manners & responsibility in classroom care.
To learn compassion, respect & to interact cooperatively with others.
To learn to take responsibility for their actions and choices.
Positive expectations, with a focus on what action is desired.
To experience that learning is valuable, fun and exciting!!
An expanding knowledge of academic basics & be kindergarten ready!

Structure is provided
We create a consistent daily schedule for essential predictability.
Age appropriate limitations and classroom rules are established.
There are well developed centers in the classroom for learning.
Teachers create an exciting, provocative and organized environment.

Freedom for Self -expression is provided
We use "open-ended art" & the Project Approach.
Our activities and learning materials change often daily & weekly.
Teachers encourage imaginative play and child initiated activities.
Classrooms offer a lot of "hands-on" activities to encourage
self exploration and experimentation.

  
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