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Early Childhood Network
Aesthetic and Artistic Development
Goals of the Primary Program:
Aesthetic and Artistic Development
A variety of experiences will be provided which enable the child to:
- develop enthusiasm for the arts;
- imagine and visualize through the arts;
- respond through the arts;
- express and represent through the arts;
- appreciate the arts;
- think, learn, and communicate through the arts.
Emotional and Social Development
A variety of experiences will be provided which enable the child to:
- develop a positive, realistic self concept;
- develop independence;
- set appropriate goals, feel satisfaction in accomplishments and efforts;
- cope with change;
- share and cooperate;
- develop friendships;
- learn from others;
- enjoy living and learning.
Intellectual Development
A variety of experiences will be provided which enable the child to:
- sustain and extend natural curiosity;
- develop thinking through meaningful learning experiences;
- use language to facilitate thinking and learning;
- use language to communicate effectively;
- develop and integrate the attitudes, dispositions, skills and knowledge
of the Fine Arts, the Humanities, the Practical Arts and the Sciences;
- become an independent, lifelong learner.
Physical Development
A variety of experiences will be provided which enable the child to:
- learn and practice safety procedures;
- take care of and respect one's body;
- develop awareness of good nutrition;
- develop a wide variety of motor skills while maintaining physical
fitness;
- develop an appreciation and enjoyment of human movement;
- learn social skills in a physical activity setting.
Development of Social Responsibility
A variety of experiences will be provided which enable the child to:
- value and respect individual contributions;
- value, respect and appreciate cultural identity and heritage;
- accept and demonstrate empathy;
- establish a collaborative environment and acquire cooperative and
independent social skills;
- respect and care for the environment;
- adapt to the changing world.
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