Our Classrooms
Where the Magic Happens
We view our classrooms as the third teacher as described by Loris Malaguzzi. Our Classrooms are ever adapting to the needs of our children, and provide rich learning opportunities. In our classrooms children explore who they are as an individual, and in relationship to their community. Children are able to explore how to care for themselves, take care of others, understand their feelings and emotions, and their place in a broader community.
In the Giraffe and Frog classrooms, our youngest children are nurtured in a homelike, family environment. Students are introduced to high quality art and play materials and are encouraged to openly explore at their own pace. Curricula has an overall emphasis on care of the Self, learning routines, communication, emotional awareness and awareness of community. As students learn and grow in their community, learning experiences are inspired by children’s interests and curated through teacher’s observations and collaboration. Family partnerships are essential as we help build children’s confidence and skills during their first experiences at school.
Giraffes and Frogs
The Ladybug and Bear classrooms are a cohort of mixed age children from older 3s to pre-kindergarteners. Curricula is immersed with connections to Self, emotional intelligence, and values of being in community. Teachers partner with students to co-create learning and play experiences that are child-led and promote a holistic wellbeing for Kindergarten entrance. Children deepen their skills with art and play materials through both open exploration and with more intention. Curriculum is enriched and deepened by family partnerships and Learning Stories .
Ladybugs and Bears
The atelier is a space for individual expression, group projects, and learning the various tools that help us express, create, and deconstruct. Our education director and classroom teachers work in collaboration with students, and families to support individual connections to art and emotional wellbeing.