Independence – What does it mean for a pre-kindergartener?

Independence in MCC’s Pre-Kindergarten Program means seeking cooperative play opportunities, beginning to solve conflicts, and developing a sense of pride in one’s effort to learn new skills.

What are our goals for our pre-kindergarteners?

• To engage in cooperative play with peers.

 

• To begin to solve conflicts through verbal expression of one’s ideas and

   feelings.

 

• To recognize and respond to others’ thoughts and feelings.

 

• To develop an understanding of actions which prevent or contribute to

   problems with peers.

 

• To show pride in one’s effort and persist when faced with challenges.

How do we teach these skills?

• Teachers structure activities that require the use of cooperative skills.

 

• Teachers ask questions to guide children to express their thoughts

   and feelings during a conflict.

 

• Teachers cue children to look at, listen, and respond to each other.

 

• Teachers discuss why one’s actions elicit particular responses from

   others.

 

• Teachers set clear expectations that challenge each child’s skills and

   provide support for the child to reach his/her goal.

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