Statement of Purpose

Sonshine Enrichment Center is an affiliate of Highland Christian School.  Our purpose is to provide a secure, loving Christian environment where children can develop spiritually, socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and creatively. The emphasis is on helping children to gain a positive self-concept as a unique child of God and to glorify God in all aspects of life.

Philosophy of Education

We, at Sonshine Enrichment Center, believe that each child is special, created in the image of God. We encourage each child to recognize his/her value in God's world. We believe that in early childhood, children learn best through hands-on experiences. Play is an essential part of Sonshine Enrichment Center. Play is the way children construct their understanding of the world through active involvement with materials, people, and ideas. We recognize that each stage of a child's development is unique. Our developmentally appropriate environment offers hands-on experiences designed to build each child's sense of competence and self-esteem.

Enrollment

Enrollment forms are available at Sonshine Enrichment Center and in the Highland Christian School office. In order to complete the enrollment process, the form must be completed and returned with a $40.00 non-refundable registration fee. Enrollment is dependent on availability at the time the form is received. Children must be toilet trained before attending Sonshine Enrichment Center.  Registrations are accepted year round.

Sessions

Classes for 4 year olds

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:45-11:15 a.m. or Monday, Wednesday, Friday:  12:30-3:00 p.m.

Classes for 3 year olds

Tuesday, Thursday:  8:45-11:15 a.m.  or  Monday, Wednesday: 12:30-3:00 p.m.

Goals

To enhance each child's self esteem by developing an assurance of God's love for each child and by encouraging a loving response to God and others:

• Bible stories and prayer
• Sharing and helping
• Acceptance of others

To develop each child's creativity, uniqueness, and self-concept by providing opportunities that allow each child freedom of expression, exploration, and choice:

• Creative expression
• Music expression
• Verbal expression
• Writing, drawing, painting, and building

To develop a sense of wonder and appreciation for God's creation:

• Nature walks/talks
• Care of own/others property

To develop fine and large motor skills, good work habits, and listening skills:

• Manipulative Toys
• Scissors
• Puzzles
• Writing, drawing, painting, coloring, tracing
• Running, skipping, hopping, catching
• Helping with tasks
• Following directions
• Stories, songs, poems, fingerplays

To strengthen the child's confidence in facing new situations and experiences:

• Field Trips
• Guest visits
• Accomplishment of activities
• Positive interaction with others

To establish a sense of social responsibility and recognition of the worth of others by encouraging cooperation and sensitivity to others in an atmosphere of Christian love and acceptance:

• Sharing and helping
• Group activities
• Games

To establish a child's awareness of the order in God's world and prepare the child for further learning experiences:

• Numbers and counting
• Colors
• Shapes
• Opposites
• Patterns
• Directions
• Seriation
• Letters (upper & lower case, sounds, order)