First Light Child Development Center Inc

non-violent conflict resolution, (problem solving skills)
· Communicate his/her feelings
· Make meaningful choices and develop his/her own interests
· Feel comfortable collaborating among their peers and making friends
· Learn good coping skills

All in an atmosphere inspired from the beauty, nature and respect of the “Reggio philosophy.”

We believe children learn best through their “play experiences” by exploring, questioning and researching their environment to make sense of the world around them. Because of this, each classroom is arranged with furniture and other materials to encourage active learning, independence, and cooperative play. Children have time to relax and explore the environment, selecting activities independently and enjoying daily routines. The use of many expressive “languages” to represent ideas, questions, and learning, such as clay, paint, dramatic play, music, graphic art materials and many more are evident in both classroom environments. This helps children learn how to manipulate equipment, art materials, and other resources in a caring, appropriate and independent way. Children and educators work in constructing knowledge together through exploring and problem solving. The emergent curriculum and small group work time is focused on the interests of the children and teachers collaboratively, thus making the education learned more meaningful, worth exploring for children, and helps foster a love of learning. The voices of children, parents and teachers are made visible through various forms of documentation (Reflection panels, paintings, letter’s, etc.) Communication and collaboration among the three partners of education—children, parents, and teachers is held at the highest level of respect. We always welcome parents to visit, share, and be involved in whatever part of the program they can and would like to be part of.