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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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