Organization and management is a major factor influencing the quality of an early childhood program. When staff are organized, they are free to interact with the children and parents and are able to provide quality activities. They are more satisfied with their jobs and more likely to interact positively with the children. Parents are more likely to value the program and be involved when the program is well organized. Parents are more likely to volunteer in the classroom when the classroom is well organized, when they can make significant contributions, and when they have specific duties.
Children learn best when the atmosphere is calm and relaxed.
Children learn from first hand experiences followed by symbolizing experiences. Children develop cognitive and language skills best when the teacher puts into words what the child is doing, or stimulates the child to put into words what he is doing. Children develop positive attitudes about school which are permanent when the routines and materials as well organized. Early experiences with literature have positive effects on children's attitude toward and ability to learn to read. The development of a healthy self-concept is related to development in all other areas.