At Pathways Preschool, it is our belief that early childhood is a critical time in the development of a child’s foundational perceptions of themselves, of others, and of our Lord. We have developed a program designed to meet the needs of young children spiritually, socially and intellectually in a Christian environment. Each child is recognized as a unique individual created by God with his or her
own developmental timetable. Thus we accept each child as an individual, allowing for differences in skills and interests while encouraging well-rounded development in every facet of the child’s life. The primary source of learning for young children is play, in which they have opportunities to explore the world around them and to develop new levels of competence. The curriculum is designed to provide hands-on experiences in a variety of subject areas since children learn most effectively through concrete materials and activities. Learning is also an interactive process; therefore, teachers prepare an environment in which children may learn through active exploration and interaction with adults, with other children, and with materials.
