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Our Philosophy at Seattle Creative Kids
Seattle Creative Kids Preschool uses Emergent Curriculum and Reggio Emilia as a basis for Learning Through Play. Because children between the ages of 3-5 are active learners, learning occurs best through developmentally appropriate activities that keep up with their need to be in motion. We believe that where your child is right now developmentally is how they learn best. The Seattle Creative Kids Preschool program is inspired by the teachings of Bev Bos, Director of Roseville Community Preschool in California, and Reggio Emilia.
Learning Through Play: Through play children develop social and cognitive skills, are able to mature emotionally, develop problem-solving skills, and gain the self-confidence to try new experiences and environments. Children’s play can be divided into the following categories:
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Active play
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Running, jumping, climbing, riding, and use of large muscles.
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Quiet play
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Reading, beading, coloring or activities that involve only one.
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Cooperative play
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Games and activities that involve more than one.
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Manipulative play
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Puzzles, blocks, cutting and pasting, or activities that involve eye-hand coordination or fine motor muscles.
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Creative play
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Painting, problem solving, dance, music, story telling, or activities in which one expresses them self creatively.
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Dramatic play
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Dress-up, playing house, or any activity that involves pretending.
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Emergent Curriculum is a way of planning curriculum based on the student’s interest. Child-initiated projects and exploration of topics suggested by students may last a day, month or all year.
Bev Bos has been the Director and Teacher at the Roseville Community Preschool in Roseville, CA for over 40 years and has authored four books on early education. She is sought after by Early Childhood Education groups, parents, teachers, childcare professionals and college classes.
Reggio Emilia is based on the principles of respect, responsibility, and community through exploration and discovery in a supportive and enriching environment based on the interests of the children through a self-guided curriculum. Reggio Emilia schools emphasize creativity and artistic representation.
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