Children from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. "Where
Learning is Play, and Play is Learning," is the motto of the
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 301 Corral de Tierra
Road. Salinas. The Preschool is a child-centered sensory-rich
environment. Its vision is to foster hands-on inquiry, provide
for varied educational needs and celebrate the spirituality of
children from all walks of life. Its philosophy is to provide a
safe and nurturing environment that encourages active
exploration and free choice. They offer a stimulating curriculum
that challenges physical, social, emotional, creative,
intellectual, and spiritual growth. According to the latest
neuro-science research, play is crucial to brain development,
emotional development and critical cognitive skills, such as
executive function. One central element of executive function is
the ability to self-regulate. Children with good self-regulation
are able to control their emotions and behavior, resist impulses
and exert self-control and discipli