EES maintains an intense dedication to each individual child’s development and well-being throughout his or her educational experience.  The curriculum is a developmentally appropriate, research-based instructional practice that is culturally and linguistically appropriate for the families and children served.  All instructional practices are based on current early education research.  Each EES child has a unique developmental profile that includes both developmental assessments and a child’s individual samplings of art and pre-literacy. 

Children learn best in an environment with consistent limits where they are allowed to make choices leading toward self-direction, independence, creativity and divergent thinking. Program activities include both active and quiet components, child- and teacher-directed tasks, group and individual work.

DEVELOPMENTAL THEMES

  • Cognitive competence

  • Literacy and math skills

  • Fine and gross motor skills 

  • Healthy habits 

  • Interactions with adults and peers

  • Interest in books and learning

  • Language comprehension and expression

  • Number concepts, measuring, time, and order

  • Safe individual and group behavior 

  • Self-awareness and self-regulation

 

GOALS FOR CHILDREN

  • Achieve school readiness through open-ended and success-oriented methods.

  • Develop a positive attitude toward school and learning.

  • Develop self-discipline and problem-solving skills.

  • Develop respect for others through cooperation and cultural awareness.

  • Develop a sense of security and positive self-image.

  • Develop self-help skills through routines of washing, dressing, eating, resting, and toileting.

  • Develop communication skills, providing the foundation for effective oral and written expression.