Statement of Objectives For

Wonderland Preschool

SPIRITUAL

 1.      Awareness of Christian concepts and responses as related to the child’s experience and level of development.

a.      God is the Creator

b.      Jesus is Lord and Savior

c.      Love

d.      Forgiveness

e.      God is our friend and is always near

f.       “I” am special to God

2.      Responses to the Christian concepts

a.      Prayer

b.      Bible teaching

c.      Songs

d.      Social relationships

e.      Memorization

INTELLECTUAL

 1.      Communication skills

a.      Encourage eye contact for better listening

b.      Develop a sense of the appropriate use of the English language

c.      Increase the child’s vocabulary

d.      Ability to follow verbal directions

e.      Create an atmosphere for maturity

f.       Provide a safe environment to use communication skills

2.      Science

a.      Involve the child in the wonder of natural growth

b.      Increase his/her interest in the world around him/her

c.      Introduce concepts of high/low, over/under, big/little, top/bottom, etc.

d.      Ideas of quantity and corresponding numerals

e.      Introduce the child to the life cycle (seasons, plants, animals)

3.      Creative experience

a.      Encourage child to explore music, art, poetry, drama and dance

b.      Encourage child to make use of senses (hearing, sight, taste, touch and smell)

c.      Use of the arts to help the child understand and appreciate cause and effect

d.      Encourage use of imagination and role playing

4.      Math

a.      Introduce concepts of sorting, patterning and grouping using colors, sizes and shapes

b.      Introduce basic counting skills

SOCIAL

 1.      Positive separation of parent and child

2.      Learn positive ways to show respect and share

3.      Learn Christian values

4.      Develop a growing ability to relate to others

EMOTIONAL

1. Develop positive self image
2. Develop inner control over behavior
3. Positively react to experiences they encounter
4. Recognize and discuss feelings

PHYSICAL

1. Use of physical experience as release for the child’s natural tensions
2. Use of physical experience to develop large muscles and coordination
3. Use of physical experience to give child a sense of pleasure in mastery of bodily skills.
4. Encourage pleasure in the use of these skills in group activities

OBJECTIVES FOR PARENTS

1. Build positive relationships between parents, child and teacher
2. Parent is child’s first and best teacher
3. Encourage and support parents with spiritual growth
4. Help create a positive learning environment in the home

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