Are music and art important parts of High/Scope programs?
Art and music are part of every day’s activities in High/Scope programs. Art and music materials are available for children to use freely at work time in most classrooms. Many of the small-group experiences planned by teachers involve art materials; large-group experiences usually involve music. How do teachers address conflicts and behavioral problems? When behavior problems arise, teachers avoid isolating the child. Teachers encourage the child to discuss the problem with the adult or with others involved. This problem-solving approach helps children develop social skills and become more aware of the impact of their actions on others. Significant portions of this page have been adapted from the High/Scope Foundation’s website. For more information on the High/Scope approach to learning, and for research related information regarding High/Scope, visit the High/Scope foundation website at www.highscope.
