Beliefs
*All children can learn and
learn best when actively engaged in the learning process.
*Children's growth,
development, and learning are the main priorities of the early
childhood program.
*Children learn at different
times and rates, and the early childhood program should provide
for these differences.
*Special students need special
services and resources to improve their performance.
*Curriculum and teaching
practices should incorporate a variety of learning experiences
to accommodate differences in learning styles and needs.
*Play is an important part of
each child's learning process.
*A child's self-esteem is
enhanced by positive relationships and a sense of caring that is
demonstrated among and between children and staff.
*A safe and physically
comfortable environment promotes children's learning.
*Teachers, administrators,
parents, and the community share the responsibility for
advancing the early childhood program.
*Successful learning is a
life-long process.
Why is Teaching Children
Respect So Important?
Respect is more than
obedience, it is an attitude. Being respectful helps
children succeed in almost every part of life. A
respectful child can learn from adults at home and at school.
A respectful child gets along with peers. Schools teach
children about respect. But parents have the most
influence on how respectful children become. Experts say
that until children show respect at home, they're unlikely to
show it anywhere else. Teaching children respect can be
challenging-but it's always rewarding. Respect improves
children's lives at home, at school and in the future. It
also improves the lives of everyone around them.
