Our Theory of Teaching
and Learning
Day Early Learning’s Theory of Teaching and Learning is the foundation for how we accomplish our mission to prepare children to thrive in Kindergarten and beyond.
The Early Essentials
We empower children with essential skills to be successful in kindergarten and beyond by building their core knowledge and abilities to process new information and adapt:
Infusing flexible thinking strategies
Building confidence to explore and take initiative
Sparking curiosity about the world around them
Drawing out effective expression of ideas
Engineering collaboration among children and with teachers
Strengthening persistence and resilience
How Children Learn
We believe every child...
Is Competent and Capable
Learns Through Relationships with Adults and Peers
Constructs Knowledge from Diverse Experience
Learns and Develops at a Unique and Individual Pace
Is Constantly Learning
The learning environment matters
Relationships
Responsive and caring relationships establish the secure base from which children can explore the world.
Play
Play is crucial to children’s physical, intellectual and social development.
Understanding Context
Each child must be understood within the context of their individual family, community and experiences.
Access to Resources
Each child has access to the educational resources they need to thrive.
Positivity
Each child’s positive attributes are identified and recognized.
Predictable Context
Each child thrives in the context of predictable relationships, routines and actions