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Our Programs
Our Programs
We offer the following programs for children 16 months of age through sixth grade.

What is the Children's House program?
What does a typical day look like in Children's House?
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Arrival: The children arrive between 8:45 and 9:00 am (or can arrive as early as 7:15 am for our before-school program). They begin their day by hanging up coats, putting on indoor shoes, and greeting friends and teachers.
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Morning work: Children have an uninterrupted morning of hands-on activities in four main areas: practical life (everyday activities like flower arranging and food preparation), sensorial (hands-on exploration with the five senses), language (spoken and written language), and math using manipulatives like blocks and beads. The teacher shows children new activities one-on-one or in small groups.
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Snack: Children help prepare morning snack for their classmates and have their snack two children at a time throughout e morning.
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Recess: They go outside to our nature playscape for 30 minutes of outdoor play.
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Lunch: We provide a healthy hot lunch in the lunch area.
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Nap or rest: Depending upon their needs, children rest in the classroom or take a full nap.
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Afternoon: Children continue their hands-on activities until their parents pick them up, between 4:00 (when the school day ends) and 5:30 (when after-care ends).
What is the Children's House program?
What does a typical day look like in Children's House?
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Arrival: The children arrive between 8:45 and 9:00 am (or can arrive as early as 7:15 am for our before-school program). They begin their day by hanging up coats, putting on indoor shoes, and greeting friends and teachers.
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Morning work: Children have an uninterrupted morning of hands-on activities in four main areas: practical life (everyday activities like flower arranging and food preparation), sensorial (hands-on exploration with the five senses), language (spoken and written language), and math using manipulatives like blocks and beads. The teacher shows children new activities one-on-one or in small groups.
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Snack: Children help prepare morning snack for their classmates and have their snack two children at a time throughout e morning.
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Recess: They go outside to our nature playscape for 30 minutes of outdoor play.
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Lunch: We provide a healthy hot lunch in the lunch area.
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Nap or rest: Depending upon their needs, children rest in the classroom or take a full nap.
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Afternoon: Children continue their hands-on activities until their parents pick them up, between 4:00 (when the school day ends) and 5:30 (when after-care ends).
What is the Elementary School program.
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Kindergartners are a part of the Children's House, where they hold the responsibility of the leader. -
Children in grades 1 to 3 are together in a lower elementary classroom. Our lower elementary classrooms are named Canary Prairie and Eagles Nest. -
Children in grades 4 to 6 are together in an upper elementary classroom. Our upper elementary classrooms are called Gray Wolves and Black Bears.
What does a typical day look like in an Elementary Classroom?
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Arrival: The children arrive between 8:45 and 9:00 am (or can arrive as early as 7:15 am for our before-school program).
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Morning work: Children make a to-do list for the day of the work they plan to accomplish. They have an uninterrupted morning of hands-on activities in language, mathematics, geometry, geography, science, history, art, and music. Throughout the morning, small groups of children are invited to lessons with the teacher. During work time, children choose where they work and with whom they work (as long as they are respectful and productive).
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Snack: Children help prepare morning snack for their classmates and have their snack two children at a time throughout the morning.
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Recess: They go outside for 30 minutes of outdoor play.
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Lunch: We provide a healthy hot lunch in the lunch area.
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Afternoon work: Children continue their lessons and hands-on activities until 4:00, when our regular school day ends.