Children at young ages learn most of what they know through play. At Joyful Expressions we focus on celebrating that playfulness, as we learn we take advantage of their adventurous spirit by participating in fun interactive activities and varied life skills.
My curriculum is always designed to help engage the learning style of each individual child.
Each day we participate in programs that help your child learn a good balance of basic preschool skills along with important fundamental values such as peace, respect and empathy. These skills will help to prepare them for the Kindergarten classroom and beyond.
Hands on activites help your kids discover creative-joyful ways to learn to express themselves. Here are just a few examples of what I teach. . .
My curriculum is always designed to help engage the learning style of each individual child.
I utilize a mixture of philosophies, combining aspects
of Play-based, Emergent, Montessori, and Kumon methods.
Each day we participate in programs that help your child learn a good balance of basic preschool skills along with important fundamental values such as peace, respect and empathy. These skills will help to prepare them for the Kindergarten classroom and beyond.
Hands on activites help your kids discover creative-joyful ways to learn to express themselves. Here are just a few examples of what I teach. . .
In Art- Fine motor skills are developed as we learn to use our imagination and artistry. A variety of fun art projects will help to spark your child's creativity as they become "Art Smart".
In the Kitchen- Each week we "Cook with a Book". This fun literature based program incorporates a kid friendly recipe and learning activities around the theme of a book. Sometimes we will post the recipes on our blog for you to enjoy at home if you wish.
In Nature- When ever possible we go on daily nature walks and spend time outdoors. As we explore the world around us the children learn about the seasons, the weather and an appreciation for the earth and all of its bounty.
In Music & Movement- Important early childhood concepts are taught through the use of movement, song and dance. These experiences occur daily and are as varied as learning actions to a favorite children's song or participating in kid friendly aerobics, yoga and active games.
In Literature- From early on a child first learns to love reading by being read to. This is a simple but important stepping stone to help build a lifetime love of books. Each day we take the time to read. Felt boards, children's books and puppets are just a few ways the children become engaged in a story.
