Please keep in mind that children grow
and develop individually and cannot be compared to other children in your family
or even with their peers. Therefore, every child will not necessarily attain
all of the objectives in each goal area. They are not expected to do so.
The following highlighted goal areas, each
containing specific objectives, have been established to provided a general
overview of specific knowledge and skills which your child will be given opportunities
to learn. COGNITIVE: 1. To promote creativity in thinking and doing. Example: Accepting new ideas and different
solutions. 2. To stimulate the young child's ability
to reason and make decisions through classroom experiences. Example: Asking open-ended questions,
allowing children to find their own solutions, free play for making choices regarding playmates and toys. 3. To expose the child to a variety of art medium for creating and exploring size, shape and color. Example: Q-tip painting, easel painting,
sponge painting, finger painting, crayons, markers, glue, collage material.
SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL: 1. To promote social skills based on fairness
and consideration of others. Example: Walking quietly in the halls,
learning to respect another person's time and space, taking turns, following simple classroom rules. 2. To reinforce and foster a good self
image in each child. Example: Give specific praise and positive reinforecement for a job well done, providing opportunities in which a child can succeed. 3. To acquire a feeling of security in new
situations away from home. Example: Learning to button and zip coats, attending programs at school. 4. To provide a loving Christian environment
away from home. Example: Providing teachers who are good examples, teaching good manners, and are considerate of others.
LARGE AND SMALL MOTOR: 1. To provide the time and equipment for
the natural development of large muscles. Example: Outdoor play and muscle room
play. 2. To stimulate small muscle development
through the use of art experiences and manipulation. Example: Scissors, glue, Play-Doh, puzzles,
and stringing beads. 3. To stimulate body awareness and
enhance body control through movement. Example: Musical movement activities
and group games.
