St Paul's Lutheran Daycare Preschool

In keeping with our philosophy to provide hands-on learning experiences for children, we have chosen to implement the research-based HighScope Preschool Curriculum. This curriculum is: Play-based - To foster active learning within the classroom, teachers prepare an environment in which children can pursue activities and topics that interest them. Children investigate and explore a variety of materials. Through the use of open-ended questions and thoughtful feedback, knowledgeable adults support children at their current level and challenge them to more complex levels of thinking. Balanced - A balance of child-initiated and adult-led experiences supports children’s intellectual, physical, social-emotional, and spiritual development. Teachers provide learning experiences in the context of whole-group settings, as well as those of individual and small-group. Built on Relationships – Highly-qualified, caring adults interact with childrenand respond sensitively to their needs and interests. Children practice skills of cooperation, perspective-taking, and conflict resolution to establish a sense of community within the classroom.