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I am special! To encourage and develop in each child a positive self-concept so he/she sees him/her self as a worthy individual. |
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To provide a creative and developmentally appropriate program through hands-on experiences using the five senses.
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To promote parent participation in all phases of each child's education. |
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To encourage exploration and discovery in such areas as art, language, religion, music, science, and physical education.
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To develop socialization skills to build a satisfying relationship with both adults and children.
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To give the children freedom of choice, within limits. |
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To allow each child to develop a mastery of his/her tasks and to increase self-confidence. |
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To enable the child to set his/her pace in learning and to follow each individual's timetable as the child learns.
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To establish a rapport and trusting relationship with the child to help him/her feel secure in this beginning learning adventure.
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To nurture each child's individual growth and development in physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual areas.
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