Kids At Home | Program Goals

The elements that are significant in achieving Kids At Home program objectives are arts and crafts, music, stories, dramatic play, language, field trips, physical education, math, the sciences (including health and hygiene), computers, social studies, bible, etiquette, anger management, conflict resolution, professional care, and parental involvement.

OUR AIM IN PRESENTING THESE ELEMENTS...

Arts and Crafts:

to present a different means of self-expression;
for sensory experience;
to stimulate creativity;
to present an activity that is fun;
develop eye-hand co-ordination; and
to promote a longer attention span.

Music:

for co-ordination (walking, skipping, hopping, etc., to certain beats);
to give the children an awareness of, and an appreciation of music;
to let the children express their feelings through music;
to introduce instruments that are used to make music (rhythmic, records, songs, dance and free movement).

Drama:

to free the children of inhibition;
to help children learn about situations by acting them out;
to let children experience and remember that there is an "order of things." For example, by acting out a story, there is a beginning, middle, and an end.

Math, Science and Field Trips:

to provide the children with experiences through which they can develop incepts of numbers, quantity, size, etc.
to help the children use the above concepts to cope in the everyday world in which they live;
to provide information as to why something grows, dies, multiplies, etc.;
to gain first-hand experiences;
to increase the children’s skill of experimentation and observation;
to stimulate their creativity, curiosity, desire to explore, discover, and seek answer to their questions;
to help children gain first-hand experience;
to help the children develop good work habits, and to aid them in problem-solving;
to increase basic knowledge.

Computers:

to develop basic keyboarding skills;
to help the children use the computer to learn about other disciplines;
to encourage the children to have fun.

Health:

to assist the children in developing self-awareness, self- acceptance, self-respect, and a sense of inner harmony;
to help the children share experiences and build social relationships with other children and adults by interacting in mutual respect, co-operation, and empathy;
to develop basic knowledge of the body and its care;
to help the children to develop good habits and attitudes, as well as to assume lifelong responsibility for their own well- being.

Language:

to explore, construct, and communicate meaning;
to share experiences, and build social relationships;
to present information;
to encourage verbal communication with other children and adults;
to stimulate new ideas;
to stimulate imagination and initiative;
to provide positive learning experiences;
to give satisfaction and enjoyment.

Stories

to encourage good reading habits;
to re-create for the children the world they know, and therefore strengthen their understanding of it;
to acquaint the children with another way of learning about their world

Social Studies:

to explore and develop an awareness of social issues that affect the children and their community;
to help the children acquire a better understanding of their cultural heritage, their natural environment and the society in which they live;
to encourage the children to become effective and affective citizens;
to afford the children another way of learning about their world.

Physical Education:

to give the children an outlet for the release of excess energy;
to help large muscles grow strong and flexible;
to encourage self-expression, manipulation and emotional release;
to develop eye-hand co-ordination, harmony, rhythm and balance; and
to stimulate the imagination.

Small Muscle Play:

to encourage planning, organization, judgement and social interaction;
to promote a longer attention span; and
to experience numbers, colours, shapes and the alphabet through play.

Etiquette:

to equipp the children with the necessary life-long skills to compete in both academic and social situations;
to build confidence, poise, and self-esteem.

Anger Managemet and Conflict Resolution:

to develop new skills, and to use these skills to express anger in a healthy, acceptable manner;
to build self-esteem and confidence in the children's ability to resolve opposing situations.