{"id":73,"date":"2019-01-30T15:45:47","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T21:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roadrunner.digital\/sitedev05\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2019-03-26T13:19:24","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T18:19:24","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/roadrunner.digital\/sitedev05\/program\/","title":{"rendered":"Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Educational Progam<\/h2>

MULTIPLE AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Each area of development from infant through preschool ages will be fostered, and discovery and learning will take place in an exciting way each day. We ensure each child is developing at an age-appropriate rate and are demonstrating the necessary skills and abilities to be Kindergarten ready by the time they graduate our Academy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Program\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t

Program Objectives<\/h2>

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Our objectives at Creative Stars Academy are as follows:<\/p>\n

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  • Provide a space where children, families, and staff of Creative Stars Academy feel safe, respected, welcomed and loved<\/li>\n
  • Allow each child to develop and progress at their own pace<\/li>\n
  • Provide intentional interactions to aide in each child\u2019s understanding of all learning areas: social and emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development<\/li>\n
  • Children take part in daily activities that create a balanced environment including, but not limited to, indoor\/outdoor exploration, unique learning experiences, and individualized teaching<\/li>\n
  • Assist each child in developing and building a natural sense of inquisitiveness<\/li>\n
  • Develop positive methods of self-reflection allowing each child to showcase their independence and confidence in and out of the classroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t

    Areas of Learning<\/p>\n\t\t\t

    Areas of Learning<\/h2>

    AREAS OF LEARNING<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t AREAS OF LEARNING \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Infant \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Toddler \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Preschool \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Approaches to Learning \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Initiate curiosity and initiative \u00b7 Shows interest in the environment around them \u00b7 Vocalizes in response to a new person, toy or experience \u00b7 Shows preference for people, objects, and food \u00b7 Smiles, coos, laughs \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Uses senses to explore their environment \u00b7 Explores and investigates their surroundings by turning objects upside down, around, and inside out \u00b7 Interacts with others and activities for short amounts of time \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Ask questions \u00b7 Investigate new surroundings \u00b7 Engage in imaginative role play \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The Arts \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Explores environment through song, music, movement, etc.) \u00b7 Responds to music by vocalizing, moving body, or showing emotions \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Shows emotion when engaging in artistic expression \u00b7 Shares feelings and ideas through art \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Use art for self-expression \u00b7 Identify different artistic techniques and materials \u00b7 Choose to explore different art materials \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Language, Literacy and Communications \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Turns toward and focuses on nearby adult who is speaking \u00b7 Watches teacher\u2019s actions and gestures \u00b7 Begins a conversation with body movement \u00b7 Enjoys reading and being shown pictures \u00b7 Shows interest in familiar photos, pictures, and drawings \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Uses real or made-up words\/signs to express basic needs\/wants \u00b7 Begins to ask \u201cwhy\u201d \u00b7 Adds\/extends conversation with others \u00b7 Constructs simple two-word sentences \u00b7 Shows interest in pictures and text \u00b7 Repeats different sounds \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Understands words and phrases \u00b7 Converses with peers and teachers \u00b7 Shares information \u00b7 Points to and names letters \u00b7 Writes own name \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Physical & Motor Development \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Large Motor \u2013 Kicks legs, waves, arms, lays on tummy; holding head up, rolls over, moves in and out of sitting position, crawls, stands using furniture, pushes and pulls toys while walking \u00b7 Fine Motor \u2013 Reaches for and grasps\/releases toys, dumps out toys, stacks minimal blocks, transfers objects from one hand to the next \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Large Motor \u2013 walks independently, runs freely, pushes and pulls toys while walking, throws small balls, pushes medium size ball with foot \u00b7 Fine motor \u2013 Grasps toys or items to release into container, dumps out toys, turn pages of book, begins grasping crayons to scribble, feeds self with hands, beginning to use utensils \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Large Motor- Hops on one foot, climbs on play equipment, jumps with two feet, throws and catches large ball \u00b7 Fine Motor \u2013 Grasps and places puzzle pieces, strings beads, dresses self with independence, puts shoes on with little assistance \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Social and Emotional Development \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Uses body to show likes and dislikes \u00b7 Explores the world and environment around them and how it works \u00b7 Notices and responds to emotions displayed by others \u00b7 Communicates needs or wants to adults using simple gestures, sign language, or sounds \u00b7 Responds to adult efforts to calm or soothe \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Independently attempts new challenges \u00b7 Checks with and accepts support from adults \u00b7 Demonstrates personal skills, likes, or dislikes \u00b7 Expresses feelings, needs, and wants with nonverbal communication and a few words \u00b7 Anticipates and follows simple routines \u00b7 Imitates others\u2019 emotions and expression \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Seeks out peers and teachers for support \u00b7 Demonstrates confidence \u00b7 Uses words to express emotions such as needs\/wants \u00b7 Responds to other\u2019s emotions \u00b7 Demonstrates understanding of rules \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Cognitive Development (Includes: mathematics, scientific thinking, and social systems) \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Grasps\/releases one object to reach for another \u00b7 Uses body language to indicate want for more \u00b7 Imitates counting \u00b7 Shows interest in shapes \u00b7 Indicates interest by looking and pointing \u00b7 Indicates hesitancy when presented with unfamiliar items, people, or situations \u00b7 Persists in looking for missing objects \u00b7 Finds comfort in familiar people and objects \u00b7 Makes wants and needs known \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Recites number words, but not necessarily in order \u00b7 Recognizes and names familiar symbols, colors, and shapes \u00b7 Gives one item correctly when requested \u00b7 Explores sorting of objects \u00b7 Asks questions readily \u00b7 Demonstrates preferences for favorite toys, clothing and activities \u00b7 Shows interest in other children and objects \u00b7 Begins helping to put away toys \u00b7 Starts showing an interest in pretend play with blocks, dolls, and other toys \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00b7 Uses language to recall events from the past, present, or future \u00b7 Asks questions about families and culture to build a stronger understanding \u00b7 Expresses curiosity and formulates questions about surroundings \u00b7 Attempts to make predictions and intended outcome \u00b7 Recites numbers aloud forward and backwards \u00b7 Begins writing number-like forms \u00b7 Uses terms such as more\/less, bigger\/smaller, a little\/a lot, longer\/shorter \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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