When I Play…I Learn
Curriculum-based learning includes stories, cooking projects, dramatic play, musical instruments, creative art, sensory play, letter games, riding toys, group time, sorting, blocks, sand and water, nature materials, and gross motor development in our outdoor fenced playground and large indoor gym.
WHEN I SCRIBBLE AND DRAW…
I LEARN:
- how to hold a pencil
- hand-eye coordination
- to express myself with words when describing my drawing
WHEN I PLAY ON CLIMBING EQUIPMENT…
I LEARN:
- physical strength
- coordination
- balance
- problem-solving
- self-confidence
WHEN I CUT WITH SCISSORS…
I LEARN:
- to control the small muscles in my hand
- concepts of shape and size
- to exercise my imagination and creativity
WHEN I PLAY WITH BLOCKS…
I LEARN:
- concepts of shape, length and location
- to create and repeat patterns
- how to cooperate with others
- problem-solving and seeing myself from a different perspective
WHEN I PLAY WITH PLAYDOUGH…
I LEARN:
- to exercise my imagination
- to express feelings, especially negative ones with squeezing and pounding
- the quantity of something remains the same even when the shape changes
WHEN I PARTICIPATE IN GROUP TIME…
I LEARN:
- listening skills
- new vocabulary words
- that my ideas have value to my classmates and teachers
- to wait my turn when others are talking
