The first goal is to enhance self-esteem by creating a positive, nurturing environment where children feel good about themselves and gain a true sense of self worth. Our second goal is to strengthen verbal communications skills, by meeting the individual needs of each child and providing a curriculum that caters to diversity. Our third goal is to appreciate the role of academics in early childhood by implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum with an assortment of learning choices. The Preschool Program recognizes the importance of quality play in the lives of young children. Through play, children gain mastery over their bodies, acquire new skills discover various roles and learn to cope with various emotions.
Children consolidate what they are learning as they play with what they already know.
Play becomes the catalyst for learning. With the teacher's support, children's play becomes an incentive for optimal growth and development Children play to learn and they learn to play. Play experiences may include music, art, puzzles, blocks, indoor play, outdoor play, dramatic play or free play. Curricular activities are based on thematic units and often include sign language, cooking, reading readiness, foreign language, community outreach projects, West Virginia Read Aloud and field trips. Our curriculum strives to focus on all of the characteristics that a quality early education program should incorporate.