The key to most of our triumphs in life result from the right combination of education and hard-work. For young children, this course of success is easily influenced by the quality of novel, age-appropriate experiences combined with gentle, loving instruction imparted primarily by parents and early childhood educators. However, the emphasis placed on worldly experiences, often overshadows the viewpoint that “central to the well-being of every person, is the knowledge and understanding of the self- the “Who am I”? and How do I feel about who I am?” (Hayman, 1992, Early Childhood Consultant).

Embracing this perspective, Adventures of AGnat’N’Me endeavors to help lay the groundwork for kids as they explore, not just the world outside themselves, but the magnificent world within, both functionally and emotionally; and from this solid approach, the benefits are endless.

Below are a few key benefits:  IMPROVES SELF-AWARENESSINCREASES SELF-CONFIDENCEGREATER RESPECT FOR SELF AND OTHERSSTRENGTHENS SELF-HELP SKILLSSTRENGTHENS COMMUNICATION SETS THE STAGE FOR A POSITIVE BODY IMAGEUNDERSTANDING BETTER NUTRITION HELPS DEVELOP BETTER EATING HABITSESTABLISHES APPRECIATION FOR SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES AMONG PEOPLEENCOURAGES COMPASSION AND LOVING PEACEFUL ACTION TOWARDS SELF AND OTHERS