Exploration & Foundations
Our program is responsive to the development of each individual child, taking into account the child’s unique social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs. Through collaborative learning in our Junior Pre-K (2-3.5 year olds) and Senior Pre-K (3.5-5 year olds) classrooms, children observe each other, consider different points of view and ultimately develop a positive sense of self as a contributing member of the learning environment.
We believe that children learn best when they are active participants, and our daily schedule reflects this belief, allowing ample time for exploration and free choice both inside and outdoors. Our physical classroom environment is carefully organized, with intentional provocations meant to inspire playful learning and engagement with topics and skills foundational to early learning. Through project work, children explore topics of interest and engage deeply in learning about the world. These studies are curriculum threads that inform our teaching and allow children to develop skills of communication, collaborative, critical thinking and creativity. Learners’ voices are then shared in the documentation displayed on our walls. Overall, we respect children and work to cultivate trusting relationships essential for growth and learning to take place.