JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN GOALS
By the time they enter Junior Kindergarten, children have developed a basic understanding
of how the world works. In Junior Kindergarten, our goal is to help the children
determine
their roles, both as part of a community and individually. They work as a class to
develop rules that will benefit them all.
At this stage of development, the children are establishing a sense of self. It is
important for them to experience success and to be proud of their achievements. The
children are developing an understanding of concepts about themselves, others and the
world around them through observation, interacting with people and real objects, and
seeking solutions to concrete problems. Their learning is a complex process that
results from the interaction of the children's own thinking and their experiences in the
real world. The children continue to work on social skills such as cooperating,
helping, negotiating and talking to solve interpersonal problems. Our goal is for
them to develop high self-esteem and positive feelings toward learning.
