Social interaction - to develop the ability to work with other children and adults so that the work done is a result of group planning, cooperative effort, and shared leadership. Cognitive - to develop the ability to apply their reasoning capability in a wide range of situations, using a variety of materials. Acceptance of others - to develop children's spirit of inquiry and an openness to knowledge and the points of view of other people. Key Experiences - Categories include language, experiencing and representing, classification, seriation, number, spatial relationships and time. The room is divided into different work areas and interest centers such as block, art, kitchen and other activity centers so that the children can find and use materials of particular interest to them.
Interaction is in small groups, between adult and child, and between child and child.
Children are encouraged to work in a variety of environments. This challenges their existing abilities. Parent Involvement - Parents are encouraged to visit the preschool and volunteer their time, thus becoming an active part of the program. Conferences will be scheduled during the year and parents may meet with the preschool staff when necessary.