Philosophy
Overview:
The philosophy of Little Explorers Preschool is that children learn through active exploration of the environment.
We believe in providing a rich resourced environment with qualified educators who support the children to develop their full potential.
When visiting our centre, you will see our programming through displays and the interactions between children and their educators.
Children are provided with varied daily activities presented in different forms.
 Books- Puzzles
- Blocks and construction equipment
- Music and movement
- Artwork and collage
- Dramatic play
- Outdoor play
- Sand, water and messy play
- Science and nature
- Small group times
- Social intereactions
Full Philosophy
At Little Explorers we believe that all children benefit from a richly resourced environment that challenges and extends their learning. All children are valued and respected as unique individuals and given opportunities to become confident and competent learners. Children will be physically and emotionally safe within our environment and secure in their sense of belonging.
We will honour the dual heritage of Aotearoa in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi to acknowledge and empower children and their whanau. To support this we will use Te reo Maori regularly (language), respect tikanga Maori (customs and protocols) and provide the children with experiences with natural resources. We will form receptive respectful relationships with children and their whanau, ensure that we hold high expectations of all children.
On going reflection and review of preschool policies, practices and objectives will enable us to meet the changing needs and aspirations of the preschool community.
Effective communication with family/whanau, management and teachers will ensure that everyone’s needs and aspirations are being met. We believe every child has the right to easily accessible quality childhood education provided by highly trained and skilled professionals.
We will acknowledge family/whanau diversity, working in partnership to promote children’s care and education. Family/whanau will be respected in a non-judgmental manner and supported when appropriate.
We believe that children need the opportunity to play and explore the environment, this includes the natural environment. As teachers we will provide opportunities that enable each child to reach their full potential as individuals. Teachers will facilitate the learning of each child’s unique skills and interests.
Children will have opportunities to experience their own and other cultures and to explore the wider community.
|