We believe that children advance through stages of development at their own rate of growth. We want our curriculum to let children explore God’s world through many hands-on experiences using their 5 senses.
Hands-On
We use ACCESS Curriculum which is an intentional, integrated and inquiry-based curriculum. ACCESS stands for: Assessment- Supported, Child-Centered, Emergent-Negotiated, Science Emphasis, Standards Integrated. Throughout the year, students will be given hands-on investigations designed for them learn by experiencing the world we live in.
The Ohio Early Learning Content Standards
Our academic learning objectives are based on the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards. These standards include
- Social and Emotional Development
- Awareness and Expression of Emotion
- Self-Concept
- Self-Comforting
- Self-Regulation
- Sense of Competence
- Relationships Attachment
- Interactions with Adults
- Peer Interactions and Relationships
- Empathy
- Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (Mathematics, Science and Social Studies)
- Memory
- Counting
- Shapes
- Grouping and Patterns
- Problem Solving
- Interacting with Others
- Exploring our World
- Language and Literacy Development
- Identifying letters and sounds
- Learning to Read and Write Name
- Physical Well-Being and Motor Development
- Large Muscle: Balance and Coordination
- Small Muscle: Touch, Grasp, Reach, Manipulate