The Carrie Flower program is a well-rounded social and emotional support system tailored for preschool and elementary children, especially those with special needs. This program provides adults with the essential tools and resources necessary to help children cultivate vital skills like self-control, healthy habits, emotional intelligence, strong self-esteem, resilience, and effective interpersonal problem-solving capabilities. These skills play a pivotal role in nurturing positive social and emotional growth in children.
Key Features of the Carrie Flower Curriculum:
Self-Control: The curriculum prioritizes the development of self-control skills in children to effectively manage emotions and behaviors.
Healthy Lifestyles: Emphasizing the importance of healthy habits and lifestyle choices from a young age to enhance overall well-being.
Emotional Understanding: Helping children recognize, understand, and regulate their emotions in a healthy manner.
High Self-Esteem: Fostering a positive self-image and nurturing self-confidence in children.
Resilience: Teaching children how to overcome challenges and setbacks with resilience.
Interpersonal Problem-Solving Skills: Equipping children with the tools to navigate social interactions and resolve conflicts positively.
Alignment with Pennsylvania Early Learning Social & Emotional Standards:
At Carrie Flower Company, our curriculum is carefully designed to align with the Pennsylvania Early Learning Social & Emotional Standards. This ensures that our program meets the specific criteria set by Pennsylvania's educational standards for fostering social and emotional development in early childhood education.
Target Audience:
The Carrie Flower Curriculum is tailored for children in grades pre-kindergarten to second grade, encompassing a range of developmental stages within this age group.
Carrie Flower Garden Kit:
The Carrie Flower Garden Kit includes all the necessary manuals, guides, and supplementary materials required to seamlessly implement the curriculum into classroom settings. This kit provides educators with the tools they need to effectively integrate the Carrie Flower program into their teaching practices.
Philosophy of Carrie Flower:
Carrie Flower encourages individuals to see themselves as unique flowers in a garden – each possessing distinct shapes, sizes, and colors. By embracing diversity and individuality, the program emphasizes that together, like a beautiful bouquet of flowers, we create something truly special and harmonious.
By incorporating the principles of the Carrie Flower program into educational settings, schools can foster an environment that nurtures social-emotional growth, resilience, empathy, and positive relationships among young learners with special needs.