PROGRAM GOALS: Developmental II
1. To meet each child’s physical needs while encouraging independence in self care.
2. To provide an atmosphere in which children have respect for others.
3. To establish respect for the equipment and materials.
4. To provide a relaxed, loving and calm atmosphere where self-concept is enhanced, independence and choices are encouraged, and self-discipline is gained in an environment where the child knows the limits and expectations.
5. To provide a wide variety of activities within a routine, where cooperative play is encouraged. These activities should be drawn from the curriculum areas of: art, math, science, cooking, music, and movement, large muscle, social studies, practical life, dramatic play, language arts, and manipulative activities.