We Care About Developing the Whole Child
The U-GRO programs and educational curriculum provide children with opportunities to flourish and experience the extraordinary everyday! At U-GRO we care about developing the whole child. Through our Blended Model® curriculum:
- U-GRO teachers take a positive approach by helping your child feel good about what they can do while guiding them towards growth. This approach will help your child build high self-esteem and confidence which in turn builds future success!
- Your child will receive a balance between teacher-directed learning activities and child-led discovery activities.
- This balance will help build your child’s cognitive, social and emotional abilities, while the teacher-directed activities will help develop essential skills like learning numbers and letters.
Teacher-directed activities occur throughout the day in both large and small groups which provide opportunities for children to:
- Develop Listening Skills
- Follow Directions
- Practice Cognitive Skills
- Develop Social Skills
- Respond to Music
- Develop Physical Skills through Movement
- Create artwork
Child-led discovery activities take place as children “play” in the designated classroom learning centers and as they work together to complete investigations/projects based on weekly themes or child interest. These activities provide opportunities for children to:
- Develop Problem Solving Skills
- Learn through Hands-on Experiences
- Practice Self Regulation Skills
- Apply Cognitive Skills
- Make Discoveries
- Investigate Topics
Our Blended Model® Curriculum is incorporated into all of our learning programs in a way that is age appropriate for the children in each of our infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. Each classroom follows a specified routine which promotes the implementation of the Blended Model® by including time for the planned learning activities, creative arts, and outdoor play.
