| Beliefs
About Children: |
Beliefs
About Adults: |
| *A sense of belonging is a critical need
of each child and begins with the child's family. |
*Acceptance and support by peers is
integral to personal well-being. |
| *Each child is a unique individual and
learns best in an environment that celebrates diversity. |
*All people are unique, and this
diversity strengthens the group. |
| *Meeting the comprehensive needs of each
child is a responsibility shared by the family, school, community, and government
agencies. |
*People are empowered through
collaborative efforts. |
| *Young children learn through play and
active engagement with their environment. |
*Adults learn best in a supportive
environment that includes meaningful work, active engagement, personal commitment, and
time for reflection. |
| *Children grow best when they are treated
with dignity and experience love, respect, and freedom from violence. |
*Relationships based on dignity, respect,
recognition, and acceptance foster creativity and productivity. |
| *Early childhood development and
education are enhanced through social interactions and with support from adults who are
significant to the child. |
*Our professional growth depends upon the
interaction and support that occurs within The Early Childhood Network (professional-
individual and collective). |
| *The care and education of young children
is the foundation for developing productive citizens in our democratic society. |
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