Core Beliefs
We are born with the tool to learn: curiosity
We learn through play
We learn best using our senses
We learn best through hands-on experiences
We use mindful language to guide thinking and learning
The cycle of inquiry guides our process
What we do:
Encourage children to play, explore, and learn at their own pace in their own projects and inquiries
Guide children to acquire and practice self-regulation skills using tenets of positive psychology
Guide children to develop strong habits of mind through self-reflection
Develop, integrate, and support children's sensory system with a rich sensory diet
Support a growth mindset
Embed inquiry and design thinking practices into everyday experiences
observe & empathize
hypothesize & define the problem
investigate & generate ideas
experiment & create
reflect
Centralize the importance of nature to engage future citizens of this world in environmental conversations
Support parents and keep them apprised of their children’s learning
Kindle and cultivate mathematical, linguistic, and symbolic thinking
Social Justice: Developing awareness and empathy through everyday experiences with each other & through books
Establishing shared values as a reference point for making decisions independently and together in our community