Why Play Based Curriculum and Development?
Preschool is too early for a rigid and strict academic focus
(kids’ brains aren’t ready yet!) Let Kids be Kids.
Instead, our preschool curriculum focuses on PLAY. When playing children are able to be creative, use their imagination, take risks, be the leader, create rules, learn from mistakes, take turns, be silly, and so much more. While children play parents/teachers can take on a secondary role by observing, playing alongside them and asking questions.
Play is the most natural way for kids to learn. They may not be able to tell you what they learned, but they most likely could tell you what they played! Your child will learn reading, writing, math, science, life skills and so much more but learn it through the process of play!
In our world today children are often asked to be “right,” follow certain rules, and solve problems in a specific way, playing at school can reduce pressure and allow kids to feel free to explore and experience (learn.)
Kids learn so much, when they are playing hard, they are hard at work.
Inspiration & Standards
Our daily lesson plans are play based, Reggio Emilia inspired and meet the Florida Early Learning Development Standards.
4 Pillars of Development Through Play
Physical Development
Physical Development
Physical Development
There are 2 types of physical development in early childhood years; large motor (child moves arms and legs) and small motor (child moves fingers and toes.) Teachers will provide many different activities and equipment to strengthen these skills. They will play and grow through things such as running, jumping, climbing, throwing, catching, and using play dough, sand, puzzles, paint, and writing material.
Faith Development
Physical Development
Physical Development
Growing in faith during the early childhood years is mainly done through seeing and imitating trusted behaviors of adults. The Teachers will demonstrate faith through living out the gospel, showing love, providing a safe space, praying, building sense of community, singing, reading books, talking about how God made us, who God and Jesus are, and what is Church.
Social & Emotional Development
Social & Emotional Development
Social & Emotional Development
By playing together children learn to understand their own and other people’s feelings. Teachers will help children work together, build self control, self esteem, resolve conflicts, show concern for others, and be encouraged to try new things.
Cognitive/Thinking Development
Social & Emotional Development
Social & Emotional Development
As you children create, explore, and ask questions they learn to understand the world around them and think critically. Teachers will ask questions that stretch your child's thinking, provide engaging materials for exploration, and offer information that will help them think bigger.
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