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Just Kidding Around will provide nurturing care for children, promote positive self-esteem and provide the opportunity for optimal growth in all areas of development. Respect toward self, others and the environment will be emphasized. We believe in the value of both structured and flexible schedules. Structured activities will include the use of curriculum, regular reading times, arts and crafts, and musical activities. Outdoor play, free play, birthday parties and educational videos are some of the more flexible activities that will be offered. The most important priority is to have FUN!
At Just Kidding Around, we believe:
- Children are unique and each perceives their environment differently.
- Each child learns in their own way and in their own time.
- Experiences at Just Kidding Around should be a happy and memorable time in a child's life, to play and explore, and have appropriate materials to do so.
- There is always time for a hug, smile, and attentiveness to a child with a special need.
At Just Kidding Around, we set the stage for creative play with our uniquely designed play areas and equipment and nurturing environment in which each child can interact socially with their peers while feeling safe, secure and content. Everything has been viewed through a child's eye and is decorated to please their senses, motivating children to learn through imaginative play as their interests and abilities grow.
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GENERAL EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Listed below you will find the seven general educational objectives of Just Kidding Around.
Language Development
It is our goal to interweave language development throughout our whole program. We want children to develop good communication skills, increase their vocabulary, and find more expressive ways to share their thoughts and feelings.
Development of Self-Concept
We try to establish every child's stature by showing appreciation of his/her unique efforts. We strive to show the child that we like and respect him/her just because they are who they are. We try to make each child feel important and help them to develop a sense of independence and autonomy, but to be considerate of others and have respect for equipment and materials.
Perceptual Skills
We strive to help children develop a sensitivity to the world around them to take in that information through their senses and to process that information and learn from it.
Self-Care
We want children to learn to be self-sufficient in areas including going to the bathroom, good hygiene, eating, cleanliness, dressing and undressing, and safety factors.
Social Skills
This is an extremely important area. We want children to learn how to get along with their peers and how to interact with others. We want them to develop mutual respect, learn how to share and take turns, to understand rules and limits, and learn acceptable ways of behavior within the group situation.
Gross Motor Skills
We aim to help children meet their physical needs by providing nutritious snacks, allowing for ample rest, and providing plenty of exercise. We also provide indoor and outdoor equipment, which fosters large muscle development. We want children to learn to run, jump, skip, crawl, and climb.
Fine Motor Skills
We want children to develop their muscles and small muscle coordination, control, and dexterity. We provide many toys and games and materials that foster that development.
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