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Play-Based Learning
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At Imagine Christian Preschool, we have a range of play areas designed to stimulate children’s curiosity and creativity, such as a science corner, art station, and dramatic play area.
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Teachers will use open-ended questions to spark children’s curiosity andencourage them to explore and discover on their own.
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Here we will use a project-based approach to learning, where children work on long-term projects that incorporate different areas of study and allow for exploration and experimentation.
2. Christian Principles
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Teachers will use biblical stories and songs to teach values such as kindness,
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At ICP we will have regular chapel services where children can sign hymns,
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Teachers will also organically incorporate Christian themes into all activities.
3. Child-Centered
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Teachers will use observations and assessments to determine each child’sinterest and strengths, and tailor activities and projects to meet those needs.
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At ICP we will offer a range of activities and materials that allow children to choose what they want to work on and explore.
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Teachers will use a range of teaching strategies and tools, such as visual aids, hands-on activities, and music, to meet different learning styles.
4. Cultural Appreciation
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ICP will also celebrate different holidays and cultural events throughout the year, and encourage families to share their own traditions and stories.
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Teachers will read books and stories from different cultures and teach children about different customs and practices.
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At ICP we will have multicultural days where children will celebrate different
cultures in various ways.
5. Community Involvement
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At ICP we will partner with local organizations to offer on-site field trips and enrichment activities, to connect our learners to their larger community.
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ICP staff will organize family events to build community and encourage parental
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ICP values feedback and collaboration, therefore we will have an advisory committee and regular parent-teacher conferences to gather feedback and involve all stakeholders in developing the culture of our greater school community.