Approaches to Learning

Art

• explore variety of medium

• practice using art tools

• create  drawings, paintings, and other creations

• use art to further learning

Music

• beats & rhythms

• enhance coordination

• music applied to learning multiple steps, the other of, or rules

• use music to enhance further learning

• explore simple instruments

• recognize music for different settings (quiet time vs. play time)

Dramatic Play

• use pretend play to further learning

• use pretend play to represent real life experiences (chef, doctor, waitress, etc.)

• use pretend play to improve vocabulary and language development

Approaches to Learning

• develop skills to apply when faced with a challenge or conflict

• free choice activities

• work to develop an "I can do it" attitude, persistenace

• being flexible with change

• practice doing tasks independently

• work ethic, persistence 

• managing feelings, expressing feelings appropriately