Every child is unique

• The traits that make a personality make every child unique and different from all others
• Every child enters school with his / her own unique traits
• Every child's uniqueness needs to be respected, encouraged, fostered and developed

Every child needs to feel loved and secure

• A child develops and learns best in a loving and secure environment
• In a safe environment, a child embraces new experiences with curiosity and confidence
• A confident child explores the world with enthusiasm and becomes a capable learner

Every child learns differently

Each child…

• approaches learning with unique strengths
• learns in different ways and at different rates
• varies in ability to perform specific tasks
• learns through participation by engaging with activities
• learns socially by interacting with teachers and peers
• continues to learn in different contexts: inside and outside classrooms; at home and at school

Development and learning is enhanced when teachers communicate and participate

• Teacher-child interaction is key to quality development and learning
• A teacher can learn from children as much as a child can learn from a teacher
• Collaborative processes of discovery between children and teachers enhance learning
• Teachers who communicate love, honesty and respect to their pupils receive the same from their pupils

Parents, teachers, school and community – a strong partnership is needed

• Child development and learning go hand in hand
• When all partners think alike, children develop best
• A dynamic continous relationship is important across all partners