Small Wonders Academy is a ministry of St. Paul Hubbard Lake. We believe that all life is given by God and that all children are "fearfully and wonderfully made" in the image of God.
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MISSION & VALUES
The mission of Small Wonders Academy is to create a stimulating and nurturing environment where children of all abilities, regardless of socio-economic or cultural background, can grow and learn together in acceptance of one another. With the Bible as our foundation, our childcare facility blends child centered instruction methods with developmentally appropriate practices. This mission is carried out daily by highly trained staff, low teacher/child ratios, and a specialized curriculum. At Small Wonders Academy, we value the importance of character, commitment to the family, commitment to the community, respect for the individual, and celebrating our differences.
PHILOSOPHY
Small Wonders Academy’s philosophy is based on a belief that children of all abilities benefit from an inclusive environment, emphasizing acceptance of individual differences and ability levels. For children with special needs, inclusion facilitates developmental progress by exposure to role modeling of social, language, and physical skills through interactions with typically developing peers. We also believe that the typically developing children gain solid interpersonal skills, including self-confidence, acceptance, empathy, and communication. Inclusion allows all children to relate and interact with peers in play and daily routines, engaging in experiences that promote the development of self-help skills, self-control, and the understanding that others have different backgrounds and perspectives than themselves. We believe in the importance of learning through play. We do not force participation, but we will encourage it. We, at Small Wonders Academy, have a thorough understanding of normal child development, and as such, we know what to expect from our learners.
The mission of Small Wonders Academy is to create a stimulating and nurturing environment where children of all abilities, regardless of socio-economic or cultural background, can grow and learn together in acceptance of one another. With the Bible as our foundation, our childcare facility blends child centered instruction methods with developmentally appropriate practices. This mission is carried out daily by highly trained staff, low teacher/child ratios, and a specialized curriculum. At Small Wonders Academy, we value the importance of character, commitment to the family, commitment to the community, respect for the individual, and celebrating our differences.
PHILOSOPHY
Small Wonders Academy’s philosophy is based on a belief that children of all abilities benefit from an inclusive environment, emphasizing acceptance of individual differences and ability levels. For children with special needs, inclusion facilitates developmental progress by exposure to role modeling of social, language, and physical skills through interactions with typically developing peers. We also believe that the typically developing children gain solid interpersonal skills, including self-confidence, acceptance, empathy, and communication. Inclusion allows all children to relate and interact with peers in play and daily routines, engaging in experiences that promote the development of self-help skills, self-control, and the understanding that others have different backgrounds and perspectives than themselves. We believe in the importance of learning through play. We do not force participation, but we will encourage it. We, at Small Wonders Academy, have a thorough understanding of normal child development, and as such, we know what to expect from our learners.