PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

The Preschool program at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is designed to provide developmentally appropriate activities in a child-centered environment under the guidance of ualified! loving and dedicated staff. SEAS Preschool staff recognizes that each child is an important and uni uely valued individual. "ur program respects individual differences in maturity. SEAS program offers fle#ibility for students and is designed to$ %evelop constructive and positive social interactions s&ills 'ith peers. %evelop a feeling of self-'orth and confidence. %evelop communication and cooperation(s 'ith adults and peers. %evelop cognitive and readiness s&ills necessary for &indergarten. )ive children opportunities to ma&e daily decisions and problem solve. Encourage good personal hygiene and health habits. Enhance coordination and physical s&ills. Encourage spiritual gro'th through modeling good *hristian behavior. Promote daily prayer and begin to &no' +esus as a friend. E#plore and discover )od(s gifts and creations.

Provide a stimulating environment to promote gro'th in all areas, social! art! music! science! creative! drama and movement! small and large muscle! math and reading readiness! self-help s&ills! and faith formation. SEAS Preschool strives to provide a program that balances enough structure for each child to feel secure 'ith plenty of freedom to e#plore-investigate 'hile developing early childhood s&ills. A balance bet'een social development and school readiness s&ills is emphasized in our preschool program.