Highland Grove’s goals are based upon the principal that each unique and
individual child will have experiences that will enable them to become
an enthusiastic and capable student during their school career and a
confident member of our society.
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To develop
independence by encouraging happy separation from parents, self help
skills and positive relationships with others.
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For children
to develop skillful use of their bodies through challenging outdoor and
directed movement activities.
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Build
positive relationships with family, teens and adults outside the home.
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Become aware
of their own thoughts, feelings and begin to achieve empathy and insight
into the feelings and concerns of other children and members of staff.
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To begin to
understand that there are consequences for their actions, respecting the
rights of others and learning to participate as a member of a group.
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Express
their own feelings and ideas though play, speech, movement, music, drama
and art.
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Become
skilled and competent in activities that the child sees as valuable, to
foster a positive self concept.
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To observe,
question and organize their thinking about the world through
information, tools and equipment and to encourage problem solving.
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Become eager
for new experiences and confident in their ability to meet them.
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To develop
the small muscles of the hand through manipulative activities.
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To develop
skills and concepts, providing readiness for reading, writing and
numeracy.
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For your
child to enjoy an aesthetically pleasing environment.
