KINDERGARTEN PHILOSOPHY
OPEN HOUSE:
The Colonial kindergarten curriculum is concerned with the whole child–mind, body, and emotions. While children are at preschool they find out about themselves, their friends, teachers and the world around them. The informal atmosphere of the kindergarten classroom enables the child to share feelings, emotions, and ideas with others. Through such interplay the children develop personality, values, behaviors, and enhance self-esteem.
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
The Colonial School District full day kindergarten program is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment that celebrates each child’s learning potential, while developing his or her uniqueness. The anticipated outcome of full day kindergarten is to acquire the essential skills necessary to be successful in first grade and beyond.
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To provide opportunities for children to have learning experiences that are child-centered and developmentally appropriate.
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To involove students in hands-on experiences that provide the opportunity for more in-depth exploration of skills and concepts.
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To emphasize language development and appropriate pre-literacy experiences.
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To implement the appropriate learning environment to address the diverse needs of each student as an individual learner.
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To provide experiences that foster development in the affective domains and encourage all children to recognize and attain their full potential.
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To creatively integrate technology throughout the instructional curriculum, there-by ensuring access to the learning tools of the 21st century.
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To provide experiences that empowers families to become partners in the education of their children.
