Character Education

A critical part of the Early Childhood experience is fostering children's desire to be their best self while making their world a better place.

With this goal in mind, Canterbury gives Early Childhood students the opportunity to reflect on ethical questions in age-appropriate discussion and activities, and to learn about the roles they can play in sustaining and improving their communities.

Community Service is integrated into the curriculum through programs, such as the annual Food Drive, Kate's Kart, and a mitten and hat tree for children from under-resourced communities. Every year, classes may find other opportunities to give back and help to instill a feeling of empathy in our young children.

Another key pillar of our Character Education Program is the development of essential social-emotional skills in our young students. Through explicit instruction, children learn how to build friendships, practice empathy, advocate for themselves and others, and manage their emotions constructively. our approach to character development is guided by four core behavioral principles:

• Take care of yourself.
• Take care of each other.
• Take care of our school.
• Take care of our world.