Learn while you play! Play is the natural language of the child. It is the forum for problem solving, discovery, and cognitive and emotional development. Autonomy, individuation, trust, attachment, imagination, empathy, intimacy and self-regulation are some of the emotional themes that emerge in the play of a pre-schooler.

Observant teachers can easily tune into the cognitive development of their pre-schoolers by observing, interacting and asking many questions. Our ever-changing classrooms are fertile ground for the kind of imaginative, open ended activities that allow a child to grow. Violent play and language are not allowed at school.

• Socialization skills are being developed, children are making friends (a life long skill)


• Children are discovering math and science


• Problem solving skills are developing


• Muscles are growing during outdoor play


• Language is developed through song and story


• Children are explorers. They learn how things work through play. So much is going on during your child's day. What looks like play to you is really hard work!