Statement of Philosophy and Goals
Young children learn through a process of exploration and discovery . Each child is unique in learning style and development . As children grow and mature physically , socially / emotionally , in speech and language , cognition and motor skills , they are able to perform increasingly complex tasks . Because these are interrelated areas , a holistic team approach to learning is very important . The Enfield Public Schools Integrated Pre-Kindergarten Program is based on the concept of play as a powerful learning tool . Children are provided with opportunities to make choices and express themselves as individuals . We encourage the processes children learn through rather than the products they produce .
We are committed to helping children grow to be confident in their own identity , respectful of other people , and appreciative of the rich diversity of our community and world . We are eager to learn about each child ’ s family , cultural background and experiences .
The preschool staff work in collaborative partnerships with families . We look forward to establishing and maintaining regular , ongoing communication with children ’ s parents / guardians to ensure that students ’ learning and developmental needs are met .
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