Teachers provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, experiences, and materials that are selected to engage children in active, meaningful learning to achieve the following goals:

Foster positive self-identity and sense of emotional well-being Develop social skill and knowledge Encourage children to think, reason, question, and experiment (as used in mathematics, science, and social studies) Encourage language and literacy development Enhance physical development and skills Encourage and demonstrate sound health, safety, and nutritional practices Encourage creative expression, representation, and appreciation for the arts Respect cultural diversity

Teachers provide materials and time for children to select their own activities during the day. Children may choose from among several activities that the teacher has planned or the children initiate. Teachers respect the child’s right to choose not to participate at times.

Teachers conduct smooth and unregimented transitions between activities. Children are not always required to move from one activity to another as a group. Transitions are planned as a vehicle for learning.

Routine tasks are incorporated into the program as a means of furthering children’s learning, self-help, and social skills. Routines such as diapering, toileting, eating, dressing, and sleeping are handled in a relaxed, reassuring, and individualized manner based on developmental needs.

Teachers plan with families to make toileting, feeding, and development of other self-regulation skills a positive experience for children.

Quiet activities are provided for children who are early risers and for children who do not nap.

As one can see, our inclusive program including our low teacher to child ratios and our extensive curriculum, makes Little Pros Academy stand out above the rest.