The Early Learning program principles set forth ways of thinking about childhood, learning, and practicing that underpin the vision of respectfully living and learning together.

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The principals of this program are:

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• Children are strong, capable in their uniqueness, and full of potential.

• Families have the most important role in contributing to children's well-being and learning.

• Educators are researchers and collaborators 

• Early years spaces are inclusive

• People build connection and reconnection to land, culture, community and place.

• Environments are integral to well-being and learning

• Play is integral to well-being and learning

• Relationships are the context for well-being and learning

• Learning is holistic 

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What are Children Learning?

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• Builds language and vocabulary

• Develops critical thinking skills

• Builds communication and negotiation skills

• Support problem solving

• Encourages cooperation

• Increases psychical activity

• Increases levels of creativity

• Promotes abstract thinking

• promotes curiosity and wonder