What our Program looks and more importantly FEELS like
Posted by Marguerite in Curriculum on 15. Feb, 2011 | 0 Comments
Most of this post will be referencing directly from the curriculum that the Co-op follows, The Creative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers and The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. Both of these are available for purchase online and you could probably find editions in the library. We believe that the areas of early childhood development can [...]
We have babies!
Posted by Marguerite in Curriculum, Uncategorized on 17. May, 2010 | 0 Comments
How appropriate and just down right nice of them to work with our curriculum this month! Our very FIRST organic garden produce has, well…produced! Since we are talking about fruits and veggies/kitchen capers this month, we have been checking our little garden oh so diligently. We have finally been able to test out the fruits [...]
On Chameleons, on Grasshoppers…
Posted by Marguerite in Curriculum on 12. Dec, 2009 | 0 Comments
This month we are talking about Winter Holidays, the season of winter (we got snow this year, sooo much easier to discuss SNOW and winter=cold), and all things December. The Chameleon class has been busy in their Santa’s workshop building toys and learning about winter clothing. The Grasshoppers, Caterpillars, and Butterflies have been talking about [...]
R-E-S-P-E-C-T spells Co-op
Posted by Marguerite in Curriculum on 21. Sep, 2009 | 0 Comments
The last two components of our curriculum are so important and work hand in hand: 1)Adults show respect for children and interact with them in caring ways 2)All staff have specialized training in child development and appropriate programming It is very important to us to remember with each interaction that our children deserve our respect. [...]
Learning through Play
Posted by Marguerite in Curriculum on 16. Sep, 2009 | 0 Comments
Our environment is safe, healthy, and contains a variety of toys and materials that are both stimulating and familiar. The children select activities and materials that interest them, and they learn by being actively involved. Last night we held our first parent meeting and discussed in detail the power of play. Our children play in [...]
