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Saint Anselm Early Childhood Education Program is a caring,
stimulating, safe setting suited to three, four, and five year
old children in guiding them in their social, spiritual,
emotional, cognitive, and physical development by learning
through play. As the first link between families and schooling,
Saint Anselm Early Childhood Education Program strives to
develop the autonomy of the preschooler in a Christian,
developmentally appropriate environment.
The first years of life are of vital importance to a child’s
growth and
development. Foundations are laid which influence the ability of
a child to
accept himself or herself, relate to others, and respond
positively to the
environment. While family relationships provide a young child
with the best
models for developing attitudes, values, and appropriate
behavior, interactions
with other adults and children are extremely important and
promote ways for a
child to relate to the world around him or her.
Early childhood education provides the transition from home to a
school
atmosphere. Educational research indicates that these early
years are crucial
for learning and, in fact, form the basis for all future
learning.
Saint Anselm Early Childhood Education Program strives to
provide a creative
learning environment for the young child. Interaction with other
children and
adults in an atmosphere of Christian love and concern promotes
the healthy
development of the child. In partnership with Saint Anselm
Parish and community,
and the family, we provide a Catholic Christian education
through which gospel
values are presented, lived, and fostered.
Children will be provided with opportunities to investigate and
explore their
world creatively in a hands-on environment. Children are unique
individuals who
are eager to learn and we value their differences, needs,
learning styles,
experience, and interests. Extensive research has shown that
children learn
through active involvement and play, constructing, demonstrating
and
representing their knowledge in a wide variety of ways. The
social component
of learning stresses the importance of interactions, cooperation
and
collaboration. We recognize that learning opportunities must be
age and
individually appropriate. |
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