Program Details and Curriculum
Curriculum
Growing Roots offers a curriculum which encourages the primary areas of development of fine and large motor skills, art, music, science, problem solving, and reading readiness.
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Creative Media: Clay, play dough, painting, cutting, gluing, and many sensory activities that strengthen fine motor muscles and development.
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Scientific Investigation: Nature studies, science experiments, “our earth” and weather.
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Music: Singing, dancing, rhythm instruments.
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Reading Readiness: Story dictation, whole language recall activities, finger-plays, literature, letter and number recognition.
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“Whole Body” Activity: Large motor coordination, movement activities, outside play.
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Social Interaction: Making friends, sharing, helping, responsibility, and following direction.
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Weekly Chapel: Time together in the church for Bible stories, singing and fun!
Program
The PURPOSE of our program at Growing Roots is to provide a safe, nurturing environment of learning, developing and laughing for the children 8 weeks through 5 years of age. Our staff recognizes the importance of balanced growth and provides opportunities for the cognitive, mental, social, and physical development of the child.
Hours
Monday through Friday: 7:00am to 6:00pm