
Promote Intellectual growth: A.) Instill a sense of curiosity.Promote social growth: Adults modeling acceptable behavior is critical to toddlers learning cooperative and group play.B.) Always provide an accepting environment in which children can work and play. To promote emotional growth: A.) Build self-confidence and a sense of self-worth by allowing choices within limits and to concentrate on successful experiences.To establish respect for equipment and toys in the center as their own.To meet each child’s physical needs while at the same time teaching rudimentary self-help skills such as toilet training, dressing, washing their own hands etc….To provide a nurturing, flexible and calm atmosphere where physical affection is freely given, self-concept skills are introduced and enhanced, independence is encouraged and expectations are made clear.The toddler programs provide for the following goals: Teachers are challenged to provide a safe but stimulating environment in which the child can grow. Children at this stage are very mobile and active, using all five senses to discover the world. The toddler stage can be seen as one of the most challenging times, as well as one of the most rewarding times. Realistic toys will enable children to engage in increasingly complex types of play. Patience is essential as a toddler struggles to put on a sweater (developing independence at this stage occurs after much repetition and encouragement). Important independence skills are being acquired during these years, including personal care such as toilet training, feeding and dressing. Toilet training is best accomplished by taking the child to the facilities at the same times each day. The toddler responds well to a regular daily routine with clear and predictable rest times, play times and meal times. Children at this stage are very mobile and active using all five senses to discover the world. The Toddler stage can be seen as one of the most challenging times, as well as one of the most rewarding times. Artisan promotes and utilizes these theories through the use of Applied Behavioral Analysis and the Nurtured Heart Approach. Both these theories correlate with each other because they both believe that life experiences impact learning, and the importance of providing students with a fulfilling educational experience. The behavioral theory believes that learning is acquired through conditioning and feedback from the environment. We believe in providing a lasting experience where children will progressively enhance as they move from grade to grade. This is the educational model that Artisan follows. This theory believes in meeting a child at their level, and as the child learns, they progressively advance at their academic level. It also encompasses the belief that students learn best from meaningful life experiences, social interaction, and scientific experimentation.


The progressive theory of education is a child-centered approach that bases it's curriculum on experiential learning.

Our program utilizes techniques from the Applied Behavioral Analysis and the Nurtured Heart Approach. If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village, please complete the online application form below.The Artisan Model is a conglomerate of the progressive and Behavioral theories of education. We’re looking for select Lancaster County makers to be a part of this vibrant community. Whether you are looking for something for yourself or your home, or seeking a special gift for someone else, you’ll find something for every taste at the Artisan Village. Looking for distinctive handcrafted furniture, candles and home décor? Authentic artwork from Amish Country? From leather goods to local foods, from candles to clothing, jewelry and more-it’s all under one roof. Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village is home to a wide variety of vendors. “Meet the Maker” days provide opportunities for shoppers to connect directly with the artisans, and even watch them at work, while a centralized location makes buying goods from multiple vendors easy and convenient. And they’d speak of a growing community of local Bird-in-Hand and Lancaster County artisans who now showcase an array of exceptional handcrafted merchandise in a setting that is as unique as the goods themselves. If walls could talk… these would tell you about their long history, dating back to the 19th century, and the years they spent as home to the Village Hardware Store. High-Quality Handcrafted Goods in a Historic Setting
