• Focus on building a sense of community in which all children are valued members
    • Respect for Diversity demonstrated through curriculum activities
    • Each child contributes to the sense of community through their daily jobs
    • Friendships are facilitated through partner play
  • Focus on nurturing parent relationships and on building a sense of community
  • Focus on building increasing independence
    • Visual supports guide activities and routines
  • Focus on preparing children for life long success
    • Teach the language of compromise through partner play and throughout the day
    • Give children the language to express their feelings, example “I wanted to…”, “I thought that…” “Maybe next time”