Philosophy
Children love to play. We believe God created them this way. We feel play, both directed and undirected, is a critical component of learning. Play helps children learn new concepts and problem-solving skills in a natural, fun way.
Through preschool play, cognitive development is nurtured and enhanced. Play also plays a large part in enhancing children’s school readiness. We believe it is up to our teachers to offer the ideas, equipment, environment and guidance which allow children to learn and explore.
Additionally, we feel children progress at an individual pace and it is our staff’s responsibility to design activities to foster individual development.
Research and Articles to Support Our Philosophy (click below):
Much Too Early, by David Elkind
Want You Child to Get Into College, Then Let Them Play- CNN
Academic Preschools:Too Much Too Soon?
Science in Support of Play: The Case for Play-Based Preschool Programs
The Worksheet Dilemma: Benefits of Play-Based Curricula
Mission
Our mission at Chaparral Christian Preschool and Kindergarten is to provide a quality preschool program with developmentally appropriate learning experiences in the context of a nurturing, Bible-centered Christian environment.
We believe that:
• each child is a unique creation of God.
• children learn best about the world through direct exploration and hands-on discovery.
• families are a child’s first and most influential teacher
Everything we do is intended to:
• honor God
• nurture children
• support families