Well-Rounded

Adult and child activities include practical life skills such as building, gardening, cleaning, cooking, washing, repairing and sewing, among other things.

Child guidance is based on the L.O.V.E. Approach to Discipline: Listening, Laughter, Order, Objectivity, Versatility, Vulnerability, Energy and Enthusiasm.

Inside work and play is both for adults and children. The adults are caring for the children and also caring for the daily rhythm of cooking, crafting, washing, folding laundry – while toddlers are coming and going from adult activities. Imitation of productive adult activities is seen in the children’s play and frees them to so their “work” which is their “play.”

Creative

Movement/play curriculum emphasizes child-initiated activities that promote healthy musculoskeletal development, providing opportunities for unstructured, spontaneous movement in a safe environment.

Foundation for lifelong literacy is fostered through storytelling and puppetry, individual lap time with a book, poetry, verse and music on a daily basis, drama and the daily interactions of play and movement in a healthy, secure environment.

Robust

The children go outside in all but the most inclement weather.  This helps them become more robust and strengthens their bond with the environment in which they live.  A protected area is provided for crawlers and infants.

Movement and play curriculum emphasizes child-initiated activities that promote healthy musculoskeletal development, providing opportunities for unstructured, spontaneous movement in a safe environment. Traditional games and finger-plays provide opportunities for the children to imitate healthy movement, develop proprioception and increase both small and large motor skills.