CURRICULUM
RIAC Child Development Center has adopted the CREATIVE CURRICULUM that is based on the premise that children learn by doing.
We believe that your child will discover and learn by making the decisions needed to work through an activity, rather than being told exactly how to accomplish a task. As a result of this process oriented approach, you will find that no two art projects look the same, and your child will discover many individual approaches to accomplish a task, thus, your child will not be asked or required to complete activities in a specific manner. Rather, we support the interest of each child, helping them to grow in their socio-emotional and cognitive skill development through hands-on experimentation with materials and concepts. Our curriculum is built around ideas of interest to the children.
EACH DAY THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN TO EXPLORE MATERIALS AND CREATE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES.
LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
Children are encouraged to talk, sing, listen, or otherwise use language and experience written material. Examples are flannel board stories, books, dramatic story telling, and puppet play.
MATHEMATICS THINKING
Children are encouraged to develop a sense of number. Examples are activities that include counting, determining more or less, larger or smaller, how many, how much,recognizing patterns, recognizing shapes, and developing a sense of time awareness.
SCIENTIFIC THINKING
Children focus on the world they know and understand. Knowledge grows from the child’s innate need to discover. Examples are measuring, comparing, and using the five senses, questioning, predicting and analyzing results.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Children explore the roles and relationships in their world. Examples are dramatic play; block building; recognizing similarities and differences in people, families, and professions; and understanding the reasons for social expectations.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Children are encouraged to develop a self-concept and self-control through interacting with others, problems solving, and conflict resolution.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Includes large and small motor development, and an understanding of personal health and safety.
THE ARTS
Encourages children to express their creativity through art, self-expression, dance, music, and dramatic play.