The Daily Rhythm

Our day is intentionally designed to balance high-energy movement with quiet reflection, and independent choice with collaborative group work.

Morning: Discovery & Purposeful Play

Arrival & Hand Washing: Children transition into the classroom, wash hands to promote health, and prepare for the day.
Play Plans & Planning: Students create “play plans,” dictating or drawing their goals for the morning to build functional literacy skills.
Child-Directed Exploration: Children move freely between activity centers—such as the block corner, dramatic play, or the science station—at their own pace.
Circle Time: The teacher gathers the group to review the day’s “rotating center” options and encourage critical thinking and choice.

Teacher-Guided Rotating Centers: These structured sessions focus on specific curriculum areas, including literacy, math, spatial relationships, and fine motor skills.
Lunch & Social Connection: Children engage in social-emotional learning while enjoying meals in a community setting.
Outdoor Exploration: Daily outdoor play is essential for physical development and environmental discovery in our Krepps Park setting.

Project-Based Learning: Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, children work on long-term research projects that celebrate their unique curiosity.
STEAM Challenges: Hands-on activities that integrate science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Documentation & Reflection: Teachers record children’s words and ideas, displaying them to create a “visible record” of the learning process.
Departure & Home Connection: Students share their daily achievements with their families.

Child-Directed Time
Half of the school day is spent in exploration where children lead their own learning.
Rotating Centers
Teacher-led activities that provide targeted instruction in core subjects like math and reading.
Environment as Teacher
Both indoor and outdoor spaces are organized with “provocations” to spark imagination and questioning.