Each preschool classroom focuses on maintaining a balance between child-initiated activities and those that are teacher-planned both indoors and outdoors. PLAYbook is utilized as a curriculum base for teachers to expand on ideas and provide developmentally appropriate opportunities. Through play and socialization, children are able to begin to understand meaningful relationships with objects and individuals as well as learn how to problem solve. Developmentally appropriate opportunities and activities promote life-long learning as well as physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.
Providers are encouraged to create a classroom environment respective of each child’s uniqueness and supportive of a child’s overall development. Providers are expected to have knowledge of child development and take part in curriculum implementation. Through play and the child care environments teachers will set the stage for learning and respect a child’s freedom to make choices.
Each classroom will follow a routine, incorporating within the routine opportunities for learning in areas such as reading, math, social studies and science. Children will also have time for independent/free play and group time during the day. Children will be encouraged to participate in expressive activities such as free play, painting, drawing, storytelling, sensory play, music singing, dancing and dramatic play. Daily schedules will be the foundation of a child’s day and be posted in each classroom.
Children learn best from adults who know and respect them. Kessel Kids CcLc limits the number of providers within the classroom to the best of our ability to provide for consistency and continuity of care as well as to foster healthy relationships.