About Us
Our Philosophy
Children's early years provide a foundation for growth and development for the rest of their lives. As children grow, they go through an orderly series of developmental stages that are basically the same for all children. The rate at which children progress through these stages can vary dramatically from one child to another. The program at St. Matthew's Weekday School is based on the philosophy that each child develops at his/her own rate. To facilitate and maximize individual development, we create an environment that encourages children's curiosity about the world and provides opportunities for thinking creatively and making decisions and choices within appropriate limits. Above all, St. Matthew's provides an environment where love and respect are shown for each child, and where all children learn to love and respect themselves and one another.
Our Goals
- To provide a special place where children learn to respect and care for one another from the very first day.
- To grow in independence.
- To learn to give, share, and receive affection.
- To learn to get along with others.
- To develop self-control and self-discipline.
- To learn non-sexist human roles.
- To begin to understand their bodies.
- To learn and practice large and small motor skills.
- To begin to understand and control the physical world.
- To foster the development of language, both listening and speaking.
- To develop a positive feeling about their relationship to the world.
The Staff of St. Matthew's Weekday School
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