The Shadow Rock Preschool is a part of Shadow Rock UCC; however, there is no religious instruction. It is an anti-bias, inclusive school dedicated to promoting peaceful resolution of conflicts and children capable of making responsible, caring decisions. Throughout the year various world cultures are experienced and each classroom promotes the "I Care" rules:
1. We listen to each other.
2. Hands are for helping, not hurting.
3. We use nice words.
4. We care about each others' feelings.
5. We are responsible for what we say and do.
6. We'll find a way that you can play.
Shadow Rock Preschool believes:
- That children learn hands-on.
- In freedom and in limits and helping each child understand his or her role.
- In extending each child's outlook past home, family and city.
- In developing a sense of independence and responsibility.
- Each child needs to know that what they do affects the world and what the world does affects each of them.
- That fostering inquiry, problem-solving and decision-making leads to future school success.
- That play is preschoolers' mode of learning.
- That children construct reality based on prior learning.
- That each child is unique and unrepeatable!
Please visit the Shadow Rock Preschool website for more information.