Experts
in the
field of
Early
Childhood
agree
that the
best way
for
children
to learn
new
skills
is by
interacting
with
adults,
peers
and a
carefully
arranged
environment
(classroom
setting).
Learning
also
needs to
be
connected
to
children’s
real-life
experiences,
interests,
and
knowledge
in order
for it
to make
sense to
them.
Preschool
age
children
like to
have
choices,
to come
up with
ideas
for
using
materials
and for
their
play.
A
curriculum
that
focuses
narrowly
on
academic
skills
(such as
work-sheet
activities)
not only
hinders
social
and
emotional
development,
but also
does not
challenge
children’s
intellectual
curiosity.
Our
curriculum
focuses
on the
physical
environment
as the
setting
for
learning.
It
engages
children
in
exploring,
trying
out
their
ideas,
creating
their
own
versions
of what
they
have
learned
and
sharing
ideas
with
others.
