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CURRICULUM

We believe that children learn through play, first-hand experience, and planned activities.  They have the opportunity to choose activities of personal interest and ability levels.   Activities fostering creativity are stressed and children learn by doing.  Experiences are provided for children to work out social issues, think through problems to suitable solutions, and encourage readiness for future school situations. Children are not hurried, but given time to learn by doing with a supportive, loving staff. Daily Christian living is a focus. Christian stories, songs, poems, and symbols are intrinsic in our curriculum. A prayer is part of our daily experience. Christian holidays are highlights of our year. Christian love is our foundation.The Christian curriculum is nondenominational.

The Center provides Developmentally Appropriate Activities. Activities shall be geared to the age and developmental level of the children.  Activities shall:

* Promote the development of language, thinking and problem solving skills,
  curiosity, exploration, large and small muscles, social competence,
  self-esteem, and positive self-identity. 

* Be relevant to the cultural background of the children and foster intercultural
  awareness. 

* The time frames for each activity shall be geared to the age and developmental
  level of each child served and flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous
  occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries. 

The center provides the following types of children's daily activities and supplies the equipment for: Language, Science and Mathematics, Manipulative, Large Muscle Development, Building, Art, Music, Drama and other comparable activities. 

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Curriculum Diversity

The activities of the curriculum provide a blend of many kinds of learning opportunities. Here are some dimensions of the child care center program. These "poles" do not represent good or bad features. Rather, they show different experiences that children have while at the Children's Corner.

Adult initiated tasks       and   Child initiated activities

Creative Expression Art     and   Crafts

Large Motor Activity        and   Small Motor Activity

Time to talk, sing,         and   Time to listen
and chatter

Emotional Expression        and   Larning to Control Feelings

Being Cared for             and   Being Independent

Acting Individually         and   Being part of a group

Adult Relationships         and   Peer relationships

Entertaining Themselves     and   Learning to obey rules

Running, Jumping, Moving    and   Reading books, table games

Having free choice and time and   Doing things when told

Following a routine         and   Doing new things

Experiencing nature         and   Learning about man made things

Playing outdoors            and   Playing in the classroom

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Kindergarten: The Kindergarten class has two teachers. The class will operate from September through June. Individualization of teaching is emphasized as each child has his own inborn rate of development. By utilizing an integrated educational approach, we shall include all areas of the curriculum (science, social studies, music, movement exploration, art activities, play, literature and learning centers). We foster cognitive growth and development in the areas of mathematics and language arts. The purpose of establishing kindergarten at the center was to provide quality kindergarten with child care.  Children who will be 5 years old on or before October 1 are eligible for enrollment. The kindergarten hours shall be 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, September through June.  Child Care is available 7:15 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., September through July.

 

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