Speech and Language
Speech and Language acquisition is essential to children’s cognitive and social development.
Village Square Learning recognizes that all children are cognitively, linguistically, and emotionally connected to the language and culture of their home, and encourages the early expressions of their native genius towards success in their local learning environment…(Excerpt from NAEYC)
Fine Motor Skills
Many of your child’s daily activities—like getting dressed, eating, and writing—require control of small muscles in the hands. We call these skills fine motor skills. Your child can do more things for himself when he has opportunities to practice these skills. There are lots of activities that can increase muscle strength and coordination, preparing children for more advanced skills, from writing with a pencil, using a computer mouse, or playing a musical instrument. Help your child build fine motor skills at home by providing opportunities to…(Excerpt from NAEYC)
Gross Motor Skills
The ability to perform gross motor skills is related directly to physical fitness. A competent mover will gladly keep moving; he or she will engage in such activities as dancing, jumping rope, and hanging and swinging on the playground… (Excerpt from NAEYC)
Social and Emotional Skills
Social and emotional development includes the child’s experience, expression and management of their emotions, and the ability to establish positive and rewarding relationships with others. It is important to establish these skills at an early age as they will shape the way we communicate and work with others for the rest of our lives. (Excerpt from Help Me Grow)
Integrated Academic Components:
- Music
- Art
- Mathematics
- Social Awareness
- Science