• Sharing and discussion time

• Play and activities to encourage gross and fine motor development.

• Stories, songs, and an appreciation of fine children’s literature.

• Dramatic play.

• Artistic and creative activities; hands-on activities with manipulative.

Introduction to concepts and practice in the basic skills areas of: numbers, quantities, measurement (mathematical thinking) as well as letters and sounds (reading & writing) and observation of the natural world (scientific thinking)

We strive for warm atmosphere with materials placed in such a way that the child is encouraged to be independent. Our learning areas or centers are clearly defined and organized to promote constructive and imaginative play and to enhance social and intellectual development. Each area contains materials to meet a variety of interests and to challenge children at many stages of development. Areas are organized so that children may go alone and interact among them.

Children get out the materials by themselves. Emphasis is placed on developing the early childhood skills of sorting, categorizing and recognizing symbols. Beginning in First Grade and above, materials encourage skills-building through meaningful practice.

In the higher grades, the centers are designed to provide practice of skills in math, science language and social studies.