Character Education & Social Emotional Learning
Building Character Through Education
At Stepping Stones, we feel it is just as important to teach children about essential life skills and values as it is to teach them academics. Teaching good character to children at an early age will shape their minds and form their thinking in ways that are beneficial to their family, friends and community as a whole.
Teachers incorporate key moments of interaction during the day as “teachable moments.” Opportunities are provided for children and families each year for hands-on and community projects.
January: Patience & Perseverance
February: Honesty & Forgiveness
March: Responsibility & Self -Discipline
April: Citizenship & Helpfulness
May: Kindness & Empathy
June: Teamwork
July: Courage
August: Trust
September: Friendship & Cooperation
October: Manners & Respect
November: Thankfulness & Sharing
December: Joyfulness & Generosity
Social Emotional Learning
At Stepping Stones, we believe that children should learn about social interactions and their emotions just as much as academics. In the classroom, our skilled teachers are continually modeling behaviors and talking to the children about their emotions.
Children are taught how to take turns, resolve conflicts, identify and manage their emotions and effectively communicate with their teachers and peers. Building character encompasses all of the character development themes and social emotional learning that happens in the classroom.
