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We believe that children are capable and competent , have absorbent minds and take in what they learn through play experiences. Children are curious, full of wonder and need to explore to discover and learn. Children are creative, and unique. As educators, we need to allow children to have endless opportunities to explore and experiment with activities so that they can grow to their full potential!
"The Capable Child, ...discovering not so much the limits and weaknesses of children but rather their surprising and extraordinary strengths and capabilities linked with an inexhaustible need for expression and realization" Loris Malaguzzi
We believe that an educators role is to initiate, participate, guide/motivate, encourage/respond, intervene and most importantly observe activities and the child.
We also believe that educators should later document their observations to ensure the child's learning us made visible to the child and their family members. Educators take photographs as form of documentation so that they are able to keep the memory and continue to reflect upon it.
In addition to children's learning, educators need to focus on health and well-being of the child. We believe that custodial care is an essential part of children's education. For children to be able to learn they first need to be happy and healthy. At Child Connect EarlyLearning, we believe children need to eat, rest and be taken care of both physicallyand emotionally in order to be happy. Children also require respect and for the adults in their life to show them care and compassion so that they could develop healthy relationships. Children's basic needs to be taken care of in order for them to be capable of learning anything!
Philosophy on our Teachers
At Child Connect Early Learning, we believe that our teachers are the paramount of our center and the well-being of the children. We take pride in having the best Early Childhood Educators who are not only educated and professional but have the biggest hearts! We strongly value our staff and depend on their happiness as they are the integral part of our small community here at Child Connect Early Learning.
At Child Connect Early Learning, we recognize the importance of collaborative learning which views the child as a "social being", and our approach to educating young minds is to utilize all pedagogical ways available. Our combined Reggio-Academic programs provide the crucial framework a child needs to make the most of these precious early years.
At Child Connect Early Learning we base our curriculum on the belief that children have a natural desire to learn and that, when they are placed in an enriched environment with specially designed materials and highly trained teachers, they learn quickly and easily through hands-on experience. Our experienced teachers, through careful observation of the children in their care, are able to discover how to help children learn about self-care, math, language, cultural studies, etc.
It is now accepted by all pioneers in the field of early childhood education that by age two, a child is at the beginning stages of his intellectual and personal journey. What the child does during the next four to six years will substantially shape his/her future.
At Child Connect Early learning we thrive to give each child the individual attention and care that is unique to them and as such create a successful path for them to become their true self.
"Reggio Curriculum"
Reggio Emilia is not just a method-it is a creative curriculum for preschools accepted by the most innovative teachers in the world. It was established in Italy in the years following World War II and it has its roots in the Italian family traditions and community.
Child-Directed Approach
The Reggio Emilia approach to education is a "Child-Directed approach" which means every child is an active participant in learning, capable creator and investigator. Children can construct and prove their own theories about the world and, to a certain degree, control their education. Our variable and flexible study program follows prevalent children's interests.
Team Communication
Children are always eager to connect, interact with each other. For them, it is a unique way to build awareness and understanding among all participants of study activities.
The Hundred Languages
Even the greatest thinkers of humankind were often inspired by unlimited potentials of children's creativity. "The Hundred Languages" alludes to the countless ways in which children express themselves: Painting and drawing, dance and music, sculpturing and modeling, play pretend and acting, and many more.
Environment as The Third Teacher
Both teachers and parents should not forget that children get most of their information about the world from their own experiences when they look , touch, listen to and manipulate objects. This is why a friendly environment is called "the third teacher" in a Reggio inspired centers. We offer both indoor and outdoor environment with natural light with wide range of natural creative tools.
Documentation
Careful documentation of children's activities helps us track the process of their development. It also provides insight into their learning process supported by number of means, including journals, transcripts, photographs and videos. At Child Connect Early Learning, we gather bring not only visualization of learning, but also unforgettable childhood memories.