There are no patterns
to follow, only materials with which children can create. There are
no complicated abstract meanings the child cannot comprehend; only
ideas, things to talk about, relate to, compare with, match, fit into,
try out, reinforce, invent, discover, and enjoy. At the same time children are continuously being challenged by
specific learning goals which have set for them. In order to
begin to
read and do other academic tasks, children must first gather
meaning from the world and develop an awareness of concepts. In order to gather meaning from the world, children must have
satisfying sensory and motor experiences. They must touch, feel,
smell, hear, and see. Perceptual development follows, this is how
children interpret their sensory experiences which is a prerequisite
for developing their minds. At Taught A Lot Childcare we are geared toward helping
children develop habits of observation, questioning, and listening. It
gives children the awareness of their own feelings and the right to
express these feelings by channeling them into other means of
expression. An open-ended program like Taught A Lot
prepares children to utilize their intellectual and creative abilities in
future learning tasks. Taught A Lot Childcare is committed in providing a safe and
healthy environment, by continually providing activities and
experiences that help children stay healthy and safe. Units on hand
washing, germs, accepting limits are all ways which help children gain
an understanding of these concepts. Taught A Lot Childcare supports social and emotional
development and provides positive guidance to build their self esteem
of all children in the program, by reflecting and respecting the
diversity of children in our program. We encourage children to
problem solve and give guidance when needed. This is an important
technique which they hopefully will use throughout their lives.