The Little School
Philosophy & Program InformationMain Objectives Of The Little School
To achieve balanced physical, social, intellectual and emotional development of the child
To help the child to know their capabilities for optimum learning and self-development
To help the individual child develop all their skills and abilities in a balanced and harmonious manner
To make learning fun and foster a love for learning that will last a lifetime
“Children learn through play, and through playing they learn that learning is fun.”
The Little School Offers the Child an Environment Conducive to Learning
Young children learn through experimenting, play is the tool children use to experiment, to experience is to learn. The Little School offers the child an environment conducive to learning.
The Little School recognizes that every child is unique and offers individualized attention to every child.
The Little School follows a program specifically designed to help the children develop various skills. Although the program is clearly structured and carefully followed by the teachers, it is implemented in a way that gives each child the option of learning their own way at their own pace.
The program has monthly objectives or themes, and these are divided in weekly sub-objectives. These are achieved in two ways: free play and group activities.
The materials, games and play opportunities offered to the children every day are related to the theme of the week. In this way, each child is free to choose what to do, when, where, and how, during free play periods.
One of the group activities is called “Circle”. Here, all children get together and their teachers motivate them to direct their activities towards the week’s theme. Note that “Circle” is a period of inter-communication between children and teachers. The activities to be performed after “Circle” is suggested by the teachers and chosen by the children, never imposed on them.
Good communication, reasoning, respect, and understanding are fundamental rules in all activities.
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Six Major Areas of The Little School
Physical Play Area (physical/social play)
House Area (role/social play)
Blocks Area (creative/cognitive play/gross motor co-ordination)
Arts Area (creative/fine co-ordination)
Nature Area (understanding of the natural environment/respect for living things)
Quiet Area (quiet/retreat/cognitive play)
Each of these areas offer the child different play opportunities helping their to develop different skills.
The progress of the child is evaluated regularly and parents are notified of achievements as well as areas that need support at home.
The interest, involvement, and participation of the parents in the process are considered fundamental and irreplaceable. The Little School, in co-ordination with the parents, will attempt to organize activities that will involve parents and staff. These activities intend to be a learning process for both, resulting in greater benefits for the children.
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