Our Programs
Our classroom curriculums are inspired by the Bank Street Developmental Interactive Model and Reggio Emilia Approach® philosophies. We are a school that embraces many philosophies and heros. We are a vibrant, dynamic educational community of play, wondering, and learning together. We believe that choosing one or even two philosophies is limiting for so many voices and needs. We are all lifelong learners and are always researching and practicing how to best serve our early childhood community.
2s Program
We keep the twos projects simple and fun. In art, they finger paint, glue, make prints, and experiment with many different kinds of materials. They like to feel glue and crush play dough. They also like to use their bodies, so we offer many opportunities for them to climb, dance, and run. We encourage their curiosity and nurture their imaginations.
Throughout the day, we encourage them to use their words and ask for what they need. They also practice self-help skills such as putting on their own coats and washing their hands.
3s Program
The threes are involved in more complex projects, such as a study of the neighborhood. The students take a walk and observe what they see, then return to school to recreate the neighborhood in a group collage. They also create their own picture book and create their own neighborhood people out of cardboard.
We encourage children to reflect on themselves and their families. The threes might create life-size self-portraits using a variety of materials and are encouraged to share descriptions, stories and pictures of their family. Throughout the year, the threes are involved in storytelling, drama, cooking and planting.
4s Program
Four-year-olds are eager to understand concepts, interact verbally with their peers and teachers and have fun learning. The fours love to share stories and often create characters to practice role playing. Teachers help students make their own books at this age. Children dictate their words to the teacher for a number of projects.
The fours look closely at the world around them and enjoy initiating learning activities. In the past, students have chosen to study bugs, trees, animals, food, puppets and many more subjects. We challenge children throughout the day so they are ready for kindergarten.
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