Children need time to...
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Think |
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Create |
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Listen |
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Talk |
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Express Their Feelings |
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Time to Play |
Every day children learn through their
play.
This is the most valuable tool through
which children discover and learn about the world around
them.
A stimulating play based preschool
environment provided by early childhood educators aims to instill in each child
the desire to learn in the years ahead. Skills learned in
preschool are life long. Some of these skills and qualities are:
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communication
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self-esteem
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respect for others
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problem solving
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group participation
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taking responsibility for ourselves and our
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acceptance
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Preschools provide play and learning experiences
which challenge all the following areas of a child's development:
Developmental Areas
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Language |
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Intellectual |
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Social |
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Physical |
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Emotional |
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Creativity |
Children are encouraged to:
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explore and experiment
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ask questions and seek answers
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make choices and decisions
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freely express themselves through
play
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