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Teaching Practices and Curriculum (Teaching Practices and Curriculum)

To follow tenets of “developmentally appropriate practice” in every program aspect.
To facilitate a variety of learning experiences through a curriculum that fosters discovery,creativity and experimentation with an emphasis on critical thinking.
To introduce children to basic concepts in math, science, social studies, language arts and the creative arts through the use of learning centers.
To allow children to learn through the medium of play and hands on experiences.
To provide opportunities for the development and use of oral language.
To introduce the use of computer technology.
To expose children to books and other media that are multicultural.
To facilitate opportunities for expanded understandings of the many cultures represented at the CDC.
To help both parents and children understand the nutritional benefits of natural foods.
To provide opportunities for exercise on our playground and campus grounds.
To help children acquire firsthand, multi-sensory knowledge of the natural world through gardening experiences, nature walks and wildlife observations.

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