Holistic Development
Development in the early years is holistic, including physical, cognitive, social, character, spiritual, and cognitive development. Effective education and care nurtures all domains of development. Culturally Authentic Young children thrive when their education and development are rooted in their culture. Creatively integrating beneficial indigenous customs with global best practices ensures that children flourish in their early years. Developmentally Appropriate Children are remarkable learners when learning objectives reflect their developmental level. Education should nurture development in a broad range of skills and concepts, not memorization and recitation of facts. Inherently Valuable Every child, regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, or gender, is created in the image of God and, as such, is worthy of a high quality and loving environment that allows them to flourish. School-Home Partnerships Parents are children’s first and most important teachers. Children flourish when parents and teachers work in harmony to nurture authentic, holistic development. Joyful Learning Joy is essential for learning, especially in the early years. |
Teacher Training
Empower teachers to provide joyful, high quality learning experiences that nurture holistic development and academic skills that build on children's inherent curiosity. Parent Education Enrich the quality of developmentally and culturally appropriate holistic care for young children in the homes. Culturally Relevant Learning Materials Enhance the quality of culturally appropriate learning materials that foster holistic development and teach academic skills for children from 0 to 8 years of age. Quality Early Learning Experiences Improve the quality of developmentally and culturally appropriate holistic learning experiences for young children. |