Early Childhood Curriculum

"I am a READER!" "I am a WRITER!"

One of the most exciting moments for a young child is when they begin to see themselves as readers. Our teachers are committed to helping children reach this milestone by providing a nurturing foundation to create strong, confident, and passionate readers and writers. We fill classroom libraries with "just right" books for early readers, develop a deep understanding of students through small group work and 1:1 conferences, and celebrate student growth through share sessions and writer's celebrations. Our literacy framework encourages the development of children as active readers, writers, listeners, and speakers.

As students gain skills and confidence, we present opportunities for deeper engagement and learning across subject areas. We use the Reading and Writing Workshop model from Teachers College at Columbia University to ensure that our students are deeply engaged and building critical thinking skills in reading and writing.

"EnVISIONING" MATH SUCCESS

Our early childhood math curriculum is designed to help learners move from basic conceptual understandings towards mastery of specific skills and then apply that knowledge to real-world scenarios and experiences.

We use enVisionMATH 2.0 as a framework which provides interactive experiences that make learning engaging and fun. Our coding curriculum is integrated into weekly math lessons as students learn the language of computer science and become creators in our digital world.

We recognize that children learn math at different paces and more effectively through different modalities as they grow. Our full-time math specialist coordinates with teachers to create learning paths that meet students where they are developmentally. While working with teachers in small groups, children gain numerical proficiency and confidence.

IN THE COMMUNITY, AROUND THE WORLD

We believe a well-rounded education includes an essential understanding of citizenship, multicultural views, and the structures that govern our society. Our early childhood Social Studies program lays the groundwork with explorations in civics, economics, geography, and history. This interdisciplinary program helps students gain valuable insights into their local community, global issues, and ability to impact the world at large. An inquiry-based approach encourages students to ask questions, gather resources and information, share ideas, and take action. Our experiential learning format provides students with opportunities to engage in critical thinking and ponder multiple viewpoints.