OVERVIEW

St. Matthew's is a busy, happy place where each child finds success each day. Children learn best in an atmosphere of warmth and vitality, through a wealth of experiences. A consistent daily routine provides the comfortable predictability important to young children.

Flexibility within that routine supports optimal learning. Within its developmentally appropriate curriculum, the child's interests and needs guide the teacher's plans. Teaching begins where the child is, leading and supporting each one to increased competence and independence.

Children acquire skills through both teacher directed and child-initiated experiences. The curiosity and natural learning ability of each child is stimulated through field trips, projects, music and movement, creative arts, experiences with science and math, literature and literacy.

Relationships with caring and responsive adults help nurture a sense of trust and respect for others. St. Matthew's seeks to lay a foundation for success in a complex and changing world by inspiring an enthusiasm for learning and an awareness of the unique value of each person as a child of God in a caring community.