They are allowed to progress successfully at their own rate of development. It increases learning and decreases failure. Children can continue to progress and be challenged because activities are open ended. Provides for flexible grouping.
Children learn to work cooperatively in groups to increase social responsibility.
Teachers work towards same goal as a team. We are a family together for three years. Activities are child centered and therefore less behavior problems occur. There is no lag time at the beginning of the year, therefore, meaningful instruction can begin day one. There are greater opportunities to get to know the parents, thereby creating a closer working relationship and partnership.