Social/emotional development is essential and must be carefully nurtured in order for children to develop into healthy, happy individuals. At Aquinas Academy, we encourage our preschoolers to: 

• Develop a sense of trust, security and confidence  
• Establish an understanding of the teacher’s role as facilitator
• Exhibit positive connections to other children and adults
• Demonstrate the ability to listen, focus and communicate 
• Follow age-appropriate directions, independently
• Participate in a variety of classroom routines and activities successfully