WHAT  WE  ARE  ABOUT​

Spaces &  Learning are based on children's curiosities & motivation!  Our large, fenced-in outdoor PLAYSCAPE inspires Free Exploration & Sensory Experiences in our huge Sandy Pit, Muddy Kitchen, Gem Rock Box, Crate Construction, Fairy Garden.  Gross Motor activity is critical to children's brain development, & there is plenty of space for Running & Active Play!  Gardens include vegetables, herbs, & growing sustainable grass.  We collect rain & dig through snow!

Walking Field Trips take us through adjacent community green spaces, along nature trails, to Harris Whalen Park.  We enjoy the journey, & along the way we play among the trees, run & roll down expansive hills, & explore the wild, wooded landscapes.   These journeys help us to develop body/space awareness, self regulation, & fine/gross motor skills.

Social Problem-Solving lays a foundation for our interactions & relationships, to build independence, perseverance, & mindful awareness within our multi-age group.   Children are supported & guided to develop confidence, empathy, patience, resilience, self-reliance, & problem-solving skills.

Cognitive Development occurs continually!   Hands-on, child-led play is our work & the most developmentally appropriate way for kids to learn!  Decades of research prove that unstructured play with open-ended materials is the most successful way to develop brain connections for lifelong learning.  This includes unlimited time for creating, building, role-playing, & experiencing outcomes & changes, to foster holistic development. 

Early Kindergarten: a new group that grew from our older 4/5s, explores early literacy, numeracy, & topics of interest through inquiry-based, experiential learning opportunities.  Topics are based on children's interests  & have included weather, time, honeybees, infinity, & wet chalk!  Appropriate for prekindergarten children motivated to support & challenge each other through team work, as they build interpersonal skills, like communication, cooperation, & negotiation.