Our curriculum at MCPC emphasizes play and hands-on experience. The curriculum revolves around a monthly theme, with planned daily activities that build upon the theme. Activities include:
Child-centered art projects, easel painting and play dough
Children's cooking and food-preparation projects from many different cultures
Outdoor play, such as climbing, digging, running and ball games
Science and nature projects, including gardening and animals to observe
Reading books in our library area
Musical activities and instruments
Pretend play
Movement and dance
Sand, water table and seed table play
Building toys and manipulatives, such as puzzles, blocks, and trains
Carpentry projects
Guest visitors and field trips
Play-Based & Hands-On Learning Benefits
Through these types of play, our programs develop and satisfy a child's natural desire to learn, so they may gain:
Social skills
Self-reliance
Conflict resolution skills
Cooperation
Emotional regulation
Impulse control
Problem-solving skills
Readiness for formal learning
Respect for others and the environment
