PHILOSOPHY & CURRICULUM...

This program's curriculum is centered around play and how the children interact with each other and materials. Young children learn through hands-on experience and participation, therefore, we provide opportunities for children to select, explore, and practice various skills through a variety of materials and prepared activities.  Children use play to make sense of the world. What may look like “child’s play” to an adult is actually learning in progress. During play, children become motivated and engaged in their chosen activities. They learn when they are actively involved and interested. Through play your child will develop problem solving skills, social and communication skills. Our environment is friendly, warm, interesting and organized. It is also flexible so that it can accommodate children’s different learning styles, interests, experiences and needs.  The teachers at Taking Shape encourage children to explore their thoughts through meaningful experiences and interactions with peers, teachers and materials.  Program planning is a direct result of the interests of the children.