EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
We believe that children learn best when they have caring adults to guide, respect and provide challenges and support for them as individuals and as important members of a group.

We also recognize that children are unique and learn at different rates and in different styles. Our teachers are experienced educators who have developed their own creative and unique teaching styles and methods to respond to each individual child's needs.

The school focuses on nurturing emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and language skills in the children. We aim to develop their:

- Problem solving skills

- Risk taking skills (accepting mistakes with the understanding that making mistakes is an integral part of learning)

- Pro-social skills (taking turns, using words, cooperative play, self-discipline, and self direction)

- Independence and self esteem

- Capacity to respect and care for others

- Listening skills and language development

- Pre-math skills and reading readiness

The RED BALLOON provides a well rounded, child-centered curriculum that offers a variety of challenges and experiences for children to explore including educational games, science, art, story time, music and movement, and a variety of activities that celebrate diversity and promote social awareness. With an emphasis on literacy, we introduce the children to the wonders and excitement of books, nurture their language skills, and encourage their creativity.

 

560 Riverside Drive New York, NY 10027 TEL:212.663.9006 FAX:212.932.0190 email:RBDCC@aol.com