Our Philosophy
We are a vibrant and welcoming child-centered, cooperative preschool with the mission of developing and encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development in the children entrusted to our care. We provide a safe, supported, first school experience and celebrate the individuality of each child.
We believe that all children are naturally strong, capable learners worthy of our trust and support. We look to each child to help guide us in their learning. We value and respect children and believe that their ideas and experiences are an important foundation for our curriculum. We follow the Emergent Curriculum approach to learning. We believe this approach is most consistent with our understanding of how children learn and is the most developmentally appropriate.
The early years are the time when children develop self-esteem – a sense of belonging and of self worth – the confidence and security that are the foundation for learning. We believe that the emergent curriculum philosophy, with its emphasis on the capabilities of the child, is the best way to enhance the growth of these skills. This approach builds upon the interests of the children and focuses on the process of learning. We do not separate the curriculum into discrete blocks of time for math, language, etc. Rather, children learn about themselves and the world around them through investigation and discovery, and through art, dramatic play, and social interactions. Important areas such as literacy and numeracy development are introduced and woven through all activities, taking place in each of the traditional early learning domains and activity centers. Research shows that children learn best through play, using their bodies in active learning. We provide many learning opportunities through meaningful play.
We believe that all children are naturally strong, capable learners worthy of our trust and support. We look to each child to help guide us in their learning. We value and respect children and believe that their ideas and experiences are an important foundation for our curriculum. We follow the Emergent Curriculum approach to learning. We believe this approach is most consistent with our understanding of how children learn and is the most developmentally appropriate.
The early years are the time when children develop self-esteem – a sense of belonging and of self worth – the confidence and security that are the foundation for learning. We believe that the emergent curriculum philosophy, with its emphasis on the capabilities of the child, is the best way to enhance the growth of these skills. This approach builds upon the interests of the children and focuses on the process of learning. We do not separate the curriculum into discrete blocks of time for math, language, etc. Rather, children learn about themselves and the world around them through investigation and discovery, and through art, dramatic play, and social interactions. Important areas such as literacy and numeracy development are introduced and woven through all activities, taking place in each of the traditional early learning domains and activity centers. Research shows that children learn best through play, using their bodies in active learning. We provide many learning opportunities through meaningful play.