Preschool Goals
Program Goals
Early Learning Academy’s Mission Statement
To ensure that all children attending the Mini-Marauder Preschool develop a positive self-concept, the ability to problem-solve, the ability to negotiate with their peers, and engage in a variety of hands-on, language-rich, learning experiences that will establish the foundation for lifelong learning.
Beliefs
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We believe that children learn best through play
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We believe that all children have the capacity to learn and grow as individuals
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We believe that young children learn best by doing
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We believe that children learn through active involvement with their environment
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We believe that each new experience adds to the learning process
Goals
Social-Emotional Development:
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Each child will develop a positive sense of self-worth
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Each child will develop the confidence to challenge himself/herself
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Each child will develop an acceptance and appreciation of the similarities and differences among everyone
Cognitive Development:
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Each child will expand his/her play skills
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Each child will build upon his/her problem-solving skills
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Each child will expand upon his/her curiosity of the environment and the events that occur in his/her environment
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Each child will acquire concepts and information that lead to a greater understanding of his/her world
Speech and Language Development:
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Each child will expand upon his/her ability to communicate with friends during play
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Each child will expand upon his/her ability to communicate wants, needs, ideas, and thoughts
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Each child will expand upon his/her understanding of language
Physical Development:
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Each child will participate in a wide variety of games and activities with friends that incorporate both fine motor and gross motor skills
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Each child will expand upon his/her ability to explore and learn from the environment