Seasons

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The Seasons philosophy has been created to provide an enriching, warm and nurturing experience for young children that allows their physical, creative, social, emotional, spiritual and cognitive development to unfold and grow. From Steiner we have integrated the following: The warmth and richness of the environment is immediately noticeable as you enter, using many natural materials. The strength of a healthy rhythm to each day balances the children’s need for freedom with our aims to educate them. Like breathing there is a contraction (where we are together, eating, dancing, singing, listening to stories, playing educational games) and release (freedom for the child to choose). Montessori. From this we utilize simple and effective early literacy, writing and numeracy games to those who are ready, real life experiences through baking, gardening, caring for the environment and teach practical steps towards independence. These activities greatly appeal to young children and meet many of their developmental needs. Reggio Emilia, a philosophy enthusiastically embraced, the vision that every child has unlimited potential and is eager to interact and contribute to the world. Children are active participants in their own learning. The environment becomes the third teacher. Our aim is to use the garden as an outdoor classroom with as many varied resources an inside; Music, group games, construction, role play, art, science etc. Outdoor play has the added bonus of helping reduce...