Why is it important to understand how children think?
It is important to understand how children think so as to ensure the children are meeting their developmental milestones. Through observations and by working with them, educators can better understand the child and understand if there might be developmental delays. Early intervention for these delays can help a child meet these goals so as to be successful in the future.
What is the role of play in learning experiences for young children?
Play helps children understand their environment. It is all children know to do and it is how they learn. Play helps to create those connections and creativity a child needs to be able to meet their learning domains. Play is essential for children to be able to formulate information needed to process what is happening in their day to day lives.
Curriculum Statement
We believe children learn from play. They use their imaginations to create stories through play and their environment. Play improves and meets cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skills in children. Children learn how to regulate their emotions and understand their environment. They learn how to process information and make independent decisions. They learn how to take care of themselves. We believe children need a safe and caring space to dream, imagine, create, and experiment with self-expression. Our curriculum fosters growth and imaginative spaces for children. It nurtures and welcomes everyone from all backgrounds to create a safe learning environment. The teachers create curriculum based on the child's interest; child-directed curriculum. They create lesson plans geared towards encouraging children to learn and be a part of their own learning experience. Through our wonderful play and child directed curriculum, we are able to nurture the individuals of the future.