Good Start, Grow Smart Early Learning Standards - SC Department ...

Guiding Principles
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All children are learners.
All children are capable and competent.
Children are individuals who develop at various rates.
Children learn through play and the active exploration of their environment.
Every child is unique and is accepted for his/her differences in
development, culture, home environment, and learning style.
Expectations for children must be guided by knowledge of child growth and
development.
Parents are children’s most important caregivers and educators.
It takes a partnership among families, early care and education providers, schools,
health care providers, and other community resources to promote children’s
development and school success.
Quality early learning experiences are essential to prepare a child for success in
school and life.
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