Program:
The children are introduced to a balanced program of interaction with friends in both teacher-directed and child-directed experiences. The daily schedule includes free choice time spent in the learning centers, group times for creative movement, music, storytelling and dramatization. We have outside visitors come to the school with a variety of programs. These may include: local librarians, story tellers such as Huga Tuga, local firemen, the CT Audabon Society, and science explorations with the Mad Scientist.
The program we pursue is geared toward helping children develop habits of observation, questioning, and listening. It gives each child an awareness of one's own feelings and of one's right to express those feelings, sometimes channeling them into more appropriate means of expression. The children learn they are free to make choices as long as they stay within the limits of consideration for other people and things. Children are treasured for their uniqueness and individuality and are encouraged in self-expression. Such an open-minded program prepares children to utilize their intellectual and creative abilities for future learning tasks.
Our program is child-centered and based upon the belief that play is the best way for children to learn. Our approach is individualized to meet each child's needs and interests. Each classroom is organized with centers for creative art, literature, science and pre-math, dramatic play, and cognitive and small motor development. These centers encourage reenactment of life's roles. The environment is planned to stimulate imagination and creativity, socialization, and exploration and discovery, while challenging the use of muscles important to developing bodies.
Contact information:Lisa Fritz, Director
390 Main St.
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-0202
middlefieldkids@sbcglobal.net
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The program we pursue is geared toward helping children develop habits of observation, questioning, and listening. It gives each child an awareness of one's own feelings and of one's right to express those feelings, sometimes channeling them into more appropriate means of expression. The children learn they are free to make choices as long as they stay within the limits of consideration for other people and things. Children are treasured for their uniqueness and individuality and are encouraged in self-expression. Such an open-minded program prepares children to utilize their intellectual and creative abilities for future learning tasks.
Our program is child-centered and based upon the belief that play is the best way for children to learn. Our approach is individualized to meet each child's needs and interests. Each classroom is organized with centers for creative art, literature, science and pre-math, dramatic play, and cognitive and small motor development. These centers encourage reenactment of life's roles. The environment is planned to stimulate imagination and creativity, socialization, and exploration and discovery, while challenging the use of muscles important to developing bodies.
Contact information:Lisa Fritz, Director
390 Main St.
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-0202
middlefieldkids@sbcglobal.net
Weather Closings
Photo Gallery
Monthly Newsletter
Our Day
