(IL State Goals: 1C, 2B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5C)
For a more in-depth description of the skills, abilities and goals for which this exhibit was designed to enhance, please visit: Illinois State Board of Education – Early Childhood Education Standards / Goals

Description:

Our tree house’s main stage will feature guest storytellers and performers.  Who knows what visitors might drop in?  Sit on a tree log, listen and let the imagination soar.

Educational Philosophy:

Children learn to appreciate the spoken work and let their imaginations travel the path of a great story.  Musical performers will introduce them to different styles.  Youngsters gain appreciation for the arts and are molded into attentive, engaged audience members.  Language skills also grow as children learn new tales that they’ll want to share with others.

Summary: In Bump on a Log, the young child…

• Listens attentively by facing the speaker, making eye contact and paraphrasing what is said
• Follows oral instructions accurately
• Will be exposed to literacy
• Builds vocabulary