Shady Oak Primary School

ment and make choices
•To establish hand-eye coordination
•To play and work individually and in groups
•To set his own pace
•To develop needed and meaningful concepts, skills, and attitudes
•To have a variety of rich experiences
•To increase curiosity and eagerness to learn
•To read and listen to appropriate children’s literature
•To develop a sense of observation and imaginative thinking
•To develop excellent grade appropriate writing skills
•To continue physical growth through large muscle activities, movement, and drama
•To express themselves creatively through song, art, and drama
•To take increasing responsibility for their own actions and deal with the consequences
•To take ownership of their learning

We believe in these principles of learning:
1.Children learn at different rates.
2.Children learn in different ways.
3.Children learn best when they are interested in what they are learning.