*parents are the first and most important teacher. 

 

 *young children learn best through play.

 

*in building a classroom community.

 

*in empowering children and developing self-help skills.

 

*working with families to ensure school success. 

 

*encouraging risk taking and working towards a goal.

 

*in the excitement and curiosity of learning.  

 

*in friendship, hugs, and smiles.