School-Age Programming

(5- to 12-year-olds)

School-age children are assisted in making smooth transitions between school and child care. Our school-age program is designed to help children develop a positive self-concept through an integrated curriculum, which promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Children's learning occurs primarily through projects and learning centers that teachers prepare and that reflect children's interests and suggestions. Teachers guide children's involvement in projects and enrich the learning experience by extending children's ideas, responding to their questions, engaging them in conversation, and challenging their thinking. Children manipulate and experiment with objects such as blocks, cards, games, woodworking tools, arts and crafts materials, and scientific equipment. Outdoor activity is planned daily so children can develop large muscle skills, learn about outdoor environments, and express themselves freely. Children have many opportunities to develop social skills such as helping, cooperating, negotiating, and talking with the person involved to solve interpersonal problems. Time is also provided for children to work on homework with the assistance of a teacher, if necessary.

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