Description

 

We believe that all children are unique and can learn through the cooperation amongst our highly trained staff. Happy Hearts Learning Academy activities will enhance childrens physical, emotional, social, cultural, and academic growth. Happy heart's children learn to think independently, problem solve and use their words to communicate their feelings.

 

We also believe that children learn better through repetition, consistency and stability. During the genesis stage of a child's development it is better for them to master one skill at a time. It is often revealed that by looking at something more than once you begin to notice things that you did not see the first time. Sometimes a child may learn in more than one way to become proficient. By using various learning styles we can help the child meet their goals. It is extremely beneficial for a child to have consistent achievable challenges placed before him/her in order to boost morale. It is also important for the child to be in a safe environment where he/she has the room to move about and explore.  We feel these values are important to the development of a child in order to help them become independent.  For these skills to grow the center must make sure it creates an environment conducive to learning, such as:

 

 

• Reduce the number of transitions throughout the day.

• Ensure the environment feels safe for the child.

• Provide activities that are slightly challenging without       frustration. 

• Make learning fun.

The proper physical development of a child is fostered by the adults around them. Children look toward adults for answers and reassurance.  Adults must set goals and limits. We as adults, must encourage healthy living and discourage undesired lifestyles. It is important that we are positive examples of what we teach.  Children depend on adults to be their role models and provide stability.

 

During early development their social and emotional growth must be first be introduced to them by adults in their life. Adults must show them how bonds are formed. These bonds can be formed within the center by creating games, fostering their imagination and allowing them to outwardly communicate their feelings in a healthy way. Cognitive learning is achieved when adults create an environment in which children can understand spatial, perceptual, and attributive relationships.

 

We can confirm that the desirable behavior in learning has been mastered when the child can retell a short story with a vague concept of time; can count to 10 and knows how to recite the primary colors. Adults help to develop a moral development in a child by discouraging undesirable behavior through correction, apologies and redirection.