Qualities Children Need

Some of the qualities that may develop in children when they are educated in the KPM Approach to Children are:


Self-confidence: 


The child is always valued and encouraged by the teacher in a way that is pertinent and relevant to her. The child trusts the teacher and the child feels the confidence of the teacher in her. This allows the child to develop a deep sense of self-worth and provides a firm and enduring foundation for the child's personal, social and academic development.


Self-motivation:


The child's feelings and interests are acknowledged and form the basis for all learning. Because of this, the child enjoys taking charge of the education process and decides what and how to learn with the support and involvement of the teacher. Self-direction becomes the norm for the child.


The Ability to Make Decisions and Solve Problems:


From kindergarten, the child chooses which teachers and children to be with, where to go on the school grounds, what to do and how to do it at each moment of the day. The child is empowered to make decisions. Decision-making ability becomes a part of the child's character from a very young age. The child also develops good problem-solving ability because of the continual interaction with, and example of, the teachers


Enthusiasm for Learning:


The child has a deep love and enthusiasm for life-long learning. This is because play and learning are seamlessly integrated through the ability of the teacher to follow the interests of the child. When a child equates learning with a happy experience, then naturally he will want to pursue it.


The Ability to Apply Learning to Practical Ends:


Learning is experiential and based on the child's interests. There is no separation between knowledge and experience for the child. The child automatically applies what she learns to life's experiences.


The Ability to Value and Work with Others:

The child's own sense of self-worth and confidence allows him to value others. If the child is confident and feels whole within himself, then he does not need to pull anyone else down to make himself feel important. He is able to try to understand and work well with many different types of people.

To view a complete list of the skills and qualities, the KPM Approach to Children helps a child develop, see the Children's Needs(in pdf format)