Goals and Objectives
The Center aims to give each child a well rounded educational experience through activities and instruction appropriate to their level of development. The curriculum encourages the children to explore their own interest and learn through guided activities and free exploration. The Center encourages the child to become socially and emotionally confident.
The Center provides outlets and experiences for the child to:
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Become a successful learner,
·Become a problem solver
·Experience social/emotional success.
·Develop a sense of security, positive self-concept
·Develop self expression and creativity
·Develop self control, responsibility and good manners
·Develop an interest in learning new concepts
·Learn about safety and hygiene
·To have fun while learning too.
The curriculum addresses individual differences as well as all areas of development: social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language.
Based on the topics, theme, or concepts for the week and/or month, the weekly plan could change. A weekly planning form will be used to address all the developmental areas through desired activities. Each week the following areas will be addressed in one form or another: blocks, dramatic play, toys and games, art, discovery, sand and water, music and movement, cooking, computers, outdoors, math, language, and problem solving.
Routines will be established through daily activities. Group activities and/or individual centers will be based on theme/concepts. The activities throughout the week will vary based on concepts and planning.
