The Beginner Approach

The 18-month program is about creating a loving, enriching environment that allows young children to thrive. This means learning who each child is and what each needs to feel secure - whether it’s a cozy lap to snuggle in, the freedom to move, toys for pretend play or blocks for building. Each child is different and we provide the specific experience he or she needs to grow.

Our day is filled with art and music. Painting may be with brushes, fingers, or feathers. We switch out the materials frequently in order to expose them to many different sensory experiences. The children think this is just plain fun, but it also allows them hone their fine motor skills. 

Everyday, the children gather in a circle and sing songs. In the fall, we may only be able to do one or two songs before they need to get up and move, but by the end of the year they are singing many songs, clapping, playing instruments or waving scarves as they sing. They love their short circle time as an opportunity for the class to come together with joy. And, without any fuss, we’ve laid a foundation for next year's more formal circle time.