Long periods of uninterrupted free time for exploration and interaction with educational materials and activities that promote curiosity and wonder.
Freedom to explore the environment with few restrictions which is possible because we have removed the “no-no’s” from the classroom environment.
The hiring of teachers and staff who realize that the secret to good teaching is learning how to control the environment, not the children.
Teachers and staff who serve as facilitators for the children, thus making their exploration of the environment easier. We discourage teachers being the “keepers of the stuff.”
Lots of outdoor play time in a yard filled with safe yet exciting opportunities for adventure.
Children being given the opportunity to have experiences that are real.
For example: if we are talking about pumpkins you will know it because the environment will be filled with real pumpkins! In fact, you can rest assured that in your child’s Ooey Gooey® classroom, you will never see a pattern, a ditto or cut out art. Instead, you will see evidence of real interactions and investigations between the environment, your child, his/her peers and the teacher.
Continued professional growth and development for all staff. It is inherent to our program that the staff are able to clearly articulate what they do and why they are doing it.
Your child developing a love of life long learning by being provided with daily opportunities to create, move, sing, discuss, observe, read and play.
Call (585) 225-8830 or email today if you want your child to experience real educational fun!
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