Our curriculum has been developed with the understanding that children are continuously maturing and becoming more intelligent. We understand that every kiddo is unique and has their own unique way of learning but we believe the best way is through play. We work hard to include several different areas of play within each of our education programs to utilize this approach to help little ones learn.
Early on, we realized that many other curriculums daycares had didn’t change with the times and that’s why we focus on 6 different objectives that all work together to aid the holistic development of your child while keeping up with the constantly evolving children and world.
Movement
There is no doubt that children can have a lot of energy (if you know, you know). While burning off energy and having fun is important, it’s also a great way to support better physical health, social and emotional skills, and can help encourage the routine of getting out and about early on.
Our Approach
- Our daycare offers 2 hours of outdoor play from April through October and 1 hour of outdoor play from November through March. This can be anywhere from normal play/games to music fun being added in, we make this a priority.
Social Development
Social development starts early and never truly stops. Being a parent, you likely know how important it is to get your kiddo around others their age to help them grow in this area. This helps them start to learn how to and build relationships, improve how they communicate with others, and navigate social environments that at first might seem overwhelming. This is one of the main benefits of daycare, your child gets to be around others their age and learn how to grow within that environment.
Our Approach
- We make sure to assist your little one in forming friendships, recognizing emotions when they pop up, and encouraging participation in classroom routines.
Language Development
Early on language development is a vital skill to help children with due to how much it can impact other areas of their overall development. Without learning how to communicate how they’re feeling, what they need/want, and more, children can struggle to feel comfortable growing into themselves. This is another reason why it’s important to focus on language development and get your kiddo around others because communication is inevitable in these environments.
Our Approach
- We work to help your little one expand their vocabulary, have them listen to and retell stories, expose them to letters and numbers, and teach them how to understand directions given to them.
Imagination
Who doesn’t love imagination? It’s one of the aspects of our kiddos we love the most! While a fun way to play, it also plays a larger role in their development. It allows them to feel encouraged to explore, create, and dream, giving them a great foundation to grow on.
Our Approach
- We strive to help children explore subjects and objects that they are curious about. Along with that, we have children play with peers during our 1-and-a-half hours per day of directed choice play.
Art
Arts and crafts, an oldie but a goodie! While not only being a creative and fun activity, it also helps enhance communication skills, cultural awareness, and (of course) creativity. It’s a great way to have an enjoyable time and learn more about the world they live in all in one.
Our Approach
- We help children explore the world through their senses, the use of art materials, and the exploration of textures, colors, and shapes.
Independence
We all want our little ones to be confident and independent. We know that as much as we love them as their young self (please don’t grow up!), they will eventually need to go off on their own. Working to build that independence and confidence will help them as they grow older and starting early is an important piece of that.
Our Approach
- We encourage kids to wash their hands, work on toilet training, self-feed, undress/dress themselves, and put away items on their own to encourage self-sufficiency.
The Cornerstone Academy curriculum is designed with the understanding that children are constantly maturing and becoming more intelligent, recognizing that each child is unique. We believe in the effectiveness of play and child-centered learning, featuring various play areas to support this approach. Cornerstone Academy is a daycare that prepares children to become well-rounded and confident individuals.
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