Social/Emotional Development
When children step into ALA’s Kinder Prep classroom, they enter a world of play, pleasure, excitement and discovery. They enter a world where they are surrounded by an environment of rich literature, meaningful math, and they are encouraged to discover the world around them. These young minds and personalities will also learn the social and emotional skills that will prepare them for Kindergarten and for life. They will learn how to interact with one another better, how to problem solve, and how to relate to others in a positive way.
In what ways will my child grow socially and emotionally at ALA?
• Continuing development in social/emotional skills
• Self-confidence, initiative, and positive self image
• A feeling of belonging, love and respect
• Opportunity to express individuality and uniqueness
• Confidence in taking part in group experiences
• Creating a “I Can” student- one who feels confident and capable of many things
Class Motto:
“Work Hard. Be Nice. We are Children of God.”
Throughout the school year, we will refer to the class motto frequently as a way to help us determine which choices we should make. At American Legacy Academy, we place a strong emphasis on self-government. Our class motto serves as support to the self-governing principle that is developing in each child.
Discipline:
Establishing good classroom discipline is essential to each child’s success, confidence and well-being. Every child should feel that the classroom environment is safe and secure. In addition, it is important that each child learns to develop self discipline and good work habits, to resolve conflicts peacefully, and to think independently. For these reasons ALA’s discipline has three components.
First, children will learn the purpose of classroom rules and develop the idea that the classroom and school are a community with the common purpose of learning, growing and becoming friends. Through class discussions and rule making, the children and teacher decide on the classroom rules that protect each student’s right to safety and respect, as well as outline the responsibilities that each child has in maintaining class order. New rules are added if the need arises. Prevention is always the first step.
The second facet of good discipline includes helping the children “in the moment”, use their words appropriately to express their feelings and then help them come up with the appropriate course of action. There is nothing wrong with a child feeling hurt, upset,
These young minds and personalities will also learn the social and emotional skills that will prepare them for Kindergarten and for life. They will learn how to interact with one another better, how to problem solve, and how to relate to others in a positive way
While getting children academically prepared for school is a commendable and is a generally recognized goal, it is also important to realize that naming the letters and sounds they make is just a part of what a child needs in order to do well in school. Children, who thrive, enter school with strong communication skills. They are confident and self-assured, adept at making friends, persistent, creative, and excited about learning.