At Prince of Peace Pre-school  our  program is designed to offer the young child an opportunity to interact with other children in a warm, caring and accepting environment that is conducive to the development of wholesome social relationships. Our goal is to help  children learn to care about themselves and others.   We provide appropriate experiences in emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development at each child’s age level.  We encourage this development in a nurturing, relaxed and nonsexist environment with caring adults. Our curriculum is based on the Connecticut Pre-school Curricular Framework. Visit the early childhood link at www.sde.ct.gov for more information.

• Music class, two days per week

Emotional

• Self concepts are enhanced

• Encourage independence

• Free choice decisions are offered

• Individuality is respected

Social

• Encourage social development through cooperative play

• Help the child gain self-discipline in an environment where he/she knows the limits and expectations

• Create an atmosphere which promotes respect for others

• Small group Science class, one day per week

Physical

• Meet each child’s physical needs while encouraging independence in self care

• Provide ample opportunities for the use of large motor skills, small motor development, and coordination through physically active play, either indoors or outdoors

Intellectual

• Provide a wide variety of age appropriate activities within a routine where cooperative play is encouraged

• Develop in each child an appreciation for nature

• Develop in each child an active curiosity about the world in which he/she lives and an enthusiasm for learning which stimulates exploratory behavior and creativity