We use routine times in our school day (mealtime, small group, circle and free- choice times) to reinforce traditional early childhood concepts. We offer opportunities for gardening, sand, water, and sensory play, gross motor physical play, block building, free art, age appropriate writing and journaling, language and literacy, art exploration, number sense/classifying/sorting activities, along with dramatic art and pretend play throughout the school year.
For our youngest children, the routine is the curriculum so we infuse our entire day with songs, stories and games during transitions and caregiving moments.
Our older students explore designated learning areas through spontaneous child directed play as well as teacher directed activities.