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Program Goals: 4 and 5 year olds
1. To provide a warm, accepting environment for the children to work and play in.
2. To provide a wide variety of age appropriate activities, within a routine, that draws from the curriculum areas of: art, math, science, cooking, music and movement, large muscle, social studies, dramatic play, language arts, manipulative, multi-cultural, health and safety activities and field trips.
3. To build self-confidence and a sense of self-worth by allowing choices within limits and to build on successful experiences.
4. To encourage curiosity and a sense of wonder with emphasis on self-motivation.
5. To promote and instill a sense of caring for, and sensitivity for others.
6. To encourage the child to recognize group needs vs. individual differences, cooperative play and social skills.
7. To provide opportunities for children to use their bodies in a variety of active ways by participating in fine and large motor activities both indoors and outdoors.
8. To be supportive of parents encouraging involvement and open and honest communication while using tact and discretion.
9. To establish respect for the equipment and materials.
10. To develop staff potential through proper supervision by making expectations clear, following through to see that expectations are met, and utilizing staff input and abilities.