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Kidtown is a family place where children are able to learn more about themselves, each other, and the world they live in through exploration, interaction, direct-role play, and experience. Kidtown considers the whole child with themes and workshops that foster growth in physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. Kidtown is part of the learning continuum alongside formal education settings such as school. Through Kidtown’s informal teaching methods, Kidtown encourages children to experience reality in order to learn key skills used in formal education settings. Kidtown believes in the old adage “Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand.” At Kidtown children will live the learning.
The full Kidtown experience of combining play in the themes with on-site workshops nourishes the five critical dimensions for children’s growth and readiness for learning as stated by the United States National Education Goals: |
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Physical Well-Being and Motor Development |
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The various aspects of a child's health and physical growth, ranging from being rested, fed, properly immunized, and healthy, to the development of skills and abilities for running and jumping and using crayons and puzzles. |
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Social and Emotional Development |
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The sense of personal well-being that allows a child to participate fully and constructively in classroom activities by taking turns, following directions, working independently and as a group member, and developing friendships. |
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Approaches Toward Learning |
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The qualities of curiosity, creativity, motivation, independence, cooperation, interest, and persistence that enable children from all cultures to get involved in and maximize their learning. |
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Language Usage |
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The uses of oral and written language -- talking, listening, scribbling, composing, and being read to -- that enable children to communicate effectively with others and express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. |
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Cognition and General Knowledge |
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The familiarity with basic information, including patterns and relationships, causes and effects, and solving problems in everyday life. |
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