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For the Preschool
To
provide a safe, clean
learning environment for children.
To create an
atmosphere of trust, security and comfort.
To promote the
uniqueness and individual worth of each child by focusing on the assets and
strengths.
To develop a
flexible, well-rounded program that meets the needs of both the group and
individual child.
To provide an
appropriate balance between active and passive activities as well as
child-initiated and adult-initiated activities.
To provide an
enriched and stimulating environment to meet the needs of the whole child,
including the physical, emotional, social, cognitive and creative self.
To
provide opportunities to explore, question and discover the world.
To encourage
creativity through drama, music, creative movement, puppetry, and art.
To provide a variety
of opportunities, to expand language and communication skills.
To stress the
importance of play and investigative learning.
To encourage problem
solving skills and responsible decision making through respectful guidance.
To promote a keen
awareness and interest in books.
For the Child
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Feel unique, special,
accepted, safe and secure away from home with other adults and children.
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Experience school as
fun, stimulating and satisfying.
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Enhance positive
self-esteem, independence, and confidence by doing things for themselves.
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Play and work alone
and with peers with an array of materials and equipment.
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Develop curiosity and
perception of the world around him or her.
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Create original works
using diverse art media.
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Experience music,
poetry, and movement in a variety of ways.
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Develop language
skills by adult modeling, group discussions, conversations, songs, finger plays,
literature, questioning and describing.
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Develop social
awareness and make friends.
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Develop gross motor
coordination through games and activities.
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Develop fine motor
coordination by painting, drawing, cutting, moulding, building, pasting, gluing,
sorting, pouring, stringing and hammering.
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Become
more aware of counting and numbers, shapes, lines, measurements, colour, size
and letters through play based activities.
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