Philosophy
Philosophy
It is the philosophy of Hand in Hand Child Care Center that young children learn most effectively when they have the opportunity to explore their environment and experience a variety of materials and situations while they play. We also believe in a responsive, developmental approach to early childhood learning which emphasizes that each child develops at their own rate and that progress is measured individually rather than in comparison to other children in the group.
Hand in Hand is a Christ-centered program. Learning experiences are taught from the Christian perspective that each child is a child of God and that all people are deserving of respect as creatures of God. In accordance with this philosophy, we include prayer, worship, Bible stories and teaching, and service to others as part of our curriculum.
We also recognize the need for quiet and active, teacher-directed and child-initiated activities. The following are provided to meet those needs:
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Quiet |
Active |
Teacher-directed |
Child-initiated |
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Puzzles
Manipulatives
Books
Computer
Rice table
Water table
Art projects / materials
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Dramatic play centers
Balls
Jump ropes
Bean bags
Slides
Blocks |
Music
Stories
Calendar
Weather
Show & Tell
Jesus Time
Art Center
Large muscle
Arts/Crafts projects
Snack and meals |
Dramatic play
Blocks
Manipulatives
Books
Rice table
Water table
Table games
Puzzles
Art center
Discovery center (science) |
The daily schedule can include:
- welcome and attendance
- self-directed (choice) activities
- circle time (calendar, weather, Jesus time, show & tell)
- large muscle activities (outside or large muscle area)
- bathroom & snacks
- conceptual framework for readiness skills
- story time and/or other language development activities
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