Curriculum:  Over the last year I have tried several different curriculums, with little success.  I have come to the understanding that these children have different needs and abilities during their early years, than these curriculums can offer.  Instead what I do for their developement, is to provide many free choice opportunites for playing and art experiences.  These times are invaluable for the Emergent Curriculium.

An emergent curriculum is one that builds upon the interests of children. It is often spontaneous and responsive to the immediate interests of a group of children. Topics are driven by the ideas, excitement, information and questions from the children themselves. 

Ideas can be supported and extended by providing equipment, books, craft supplies, and experiences through which the children can learn more about their natural interests and curiosities.  I am not the “expert” who knows all and teaches the children but rather I co-explore alongside the children and observe and encourage their discoveries. 

 

  Located in Bellingham, WA         

   Alabama Hill Neighborhood         

   Please call or email me for current rates and openings

jamfam4@msn.com   360-738-7020

Open Monday-Friday 6:45am-4:15pm

Caring for children ages 3 months-5 years

Maximum adult to child ratio is 1:6

Licensed family day care #94788

Art experiences include working
with many types of mediums,
including paints, markers, glues,
crayons, collage materials, clays,
and many types of papers.

Music and movement are an integral
part of our curriculum, as the
children learn new concepts
and reinforce knowledge.

Delicious, nutritious meals
and snacks are included in
tuition.

 

 

   All photos on this page were taken in our exclusive Daycare room that is a daylight basement in our house.  This room has 2 large, bright windows and a sliding glass door going out to the backyard.

 

Play area and kids' cubbies

Play area, fishtank, reading area.