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The program goals at ESNS are aligned with the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Rhode Island Early Learning & Development Standards, which are guidelines that indicate what children should know and be able to do by the time they enter kindergarten. At ESNS we feel strongly about the following goals:
To get along with other children and function in a group setting
To relate to adults other than family members and feel comfortable about being away from home
To act independently and take responsibility for themselves
To develop a means of self-expression
To foster a strong, positive self-image
To try new physical feats, become more confident, and perfect motor coordination
Everything we do at ESNS is part of the curriculum and is designed to support these goals and the children’s development—including the way we arrange the classroom, our daily schedule, our learning areas, the materials available to the children, and how we display those materials.