THREE "LOVES" AT EFC
At EFC, three of the overriding goals we have for the children are to expand...
* A love of self
* A love of others
* A love of learning
A child's first experiences of love come from within the family. As parents you have no doubt experienced the fierce love you develop for your child/ren. This love gradually becomes ingrained in so much of what you do-it affects not only how you relate to your children, but how you operate in the world. As your children grow, the love you show them provides both a foundation for their love of self as well as an example of how to love others.
As parents you not only foster this relational love, but also create a love of learning by the experiences you share as a family, the questions you ask (and answer) and the routines you establish.
At EFC, your child is in a new environment. Being able to hold on to love of self, love of others, and love of learning in a group setting with a new set of adults and children requires practice, trial and error.
Our teachers get to know your child in a way that is different from parental love. We encourage your child to experience new challenges, and we let her know that she
is very special to us. We create a classroom
community where confidence is built.
On a daily basis, we show your child that we care about him and want the best for him. All of this contributes to strengthening his love of self.
And, as we help children gain social skills, we always remember how important it is for children to learn to love others. When they experience playing with and solving problems with other children and adults,
they develop empathy. They also see the value of give and take, and the joys of friendships.
Many parents worry about whether their child will be ready for kindergarten. The question we need to ask is "Does your child have a love of learning?" That is what will greatly impact whether or not he/she will be ready to master new skills at every level of development. At EFC we feel confident that your child will love to learn because we will:
- Take the time to listen
- Let your child know he is loved
- Have expectations for her
- Discipline with love and consistency
- Provide your child with daily challenges
- Find a variety of ways to make learning fun
- Give your child opportunities to solve problems so he/she can experience successes, as well as the failures, that come from experimenting.
Please also know that we seek your support and advice as we learn to truly know your child. As partners we can all watch your child flourish and reach his/her full potential.
