What we teach, room by room
Every program below is taught in every room; what changes is the pace, the vocabulary and how much of the day the children steer themselves. Pick a room to see how it is run.
Toddler 1.5 – 3 years
First words, first friendships and a great deal of water play. Days are short, gentle and repeated so the routine itself becomes reassuring.
ABC's of Learning
- Learning letters, sounds and numbers through songs, games and joyful hands-on classroom activities.
- Building confidence and independence with daily routines that gently encourage each child to try new things.
- Encouraging teamwork and sharing through small group play and friendly classroom projects.
- Exploring colours, shapes and stories with creative crafts that grow imagination and fine motor skills.
- Nurturing kindness, patience and curiosity so every child feels happy, supported and excited to learn each day.
Brain Development
- Learning letters, sounds and numbers through songs, games and joyful hands-on classroom activities.
- Building confidence and independence with daily routines that gently encourage each child to try new things.
- Encouraging teamwork and sharing through small group play and friendly classroom projects.
- Exploring colours, shapes and stories with creative crafts that grow imagination and fine motor skills.
- Nurturing kindness, patience and curiosity so every child feels happy, supported and excited to learn each day.
General Learning
- Learning letters, sounds and numbers through songs, games and joyful hands-on classroom activities.
- Building confidence and independence with daily routines that gently encourage each child to try new things.
- Encouraging teamwork and sharing through small group play and friendly classroom projects.
- Exploring colours, shapes and stories with creative crafts that grow imagination and fine motor skills.
Preschool 2 – 3 years
Longer mornings, bigger projects and the first taste of choosing what to do next. Language grows fastest here, and so do opinions.
ABC's of Learning
- Learning letters, sounds and numbers through songs, games and joyful hands-on classroom activities.
- Building confidence and independence with daily routines that gently encourage each child to try new things.
- Encouraging teamwork and sharing through small group play and friendly classroom projects.
- Exploring colours, shapes and stories with creative crafts that grow imagination and fine motor skills.
- Nurturing kindness, patience and curiosity so every child feels happy, supported and excited to learn each day.
Brain Development
- Learning letters, sounds and numbers through songs, games and joyful hands-on classroom activities.
- Building confidence and independence with daily routines that gently encourage each child to try new things.
- Encouraging teamwork and sharing through small group play and friendly classroom projects.
- Exploring colours, shapes and stories with creative crafts that grow imagination and fine motor skills.
- Nurturing kindness, patience and curiosity so every child feels happy, supported and excited to learn each day.
General Learning
- Learning letters, sounds and numbers through songs, games and joyful hands-on classroom activities.
- Building confidence and independence with daily routines that gently encourage each child to try new things.
- Encouraging teamwork and sharing through small group play and friendly classroom projects.
- Exploring colours, shapes and stories with creative crafts that grow imagination and fine motor skills.
Kindergarten 3 – 4 years
Numbers, letters and stories the children start to write themselves. Small groups, real tools and a garden plot each.
ABC's of Learning
- Learning letters, sounds and numbers through songs, games and joyful hands-on classroom activities.
- Building confidence and independence with daily routines that gently encourage each child to try new things.
- Encouraging teamwork and sharing through small group play and friendly classroom projects.
- Exploring colours, shapes and stories with creative crafts that grow imagination and fine motor skills.
- Nurturing kindness, patience and curiosity so every child feels happy, supported and excited to learn each day.
Brain Development
- Learning letters, sounds and numbers through songs, games and joyful hands-on classroom activities.
- Building confidence and independence with daily routines that gently encourage each child to try new things.
- Encouraging teamwork and sharing through small group play and friendly classroom projects.
- Exploring colours, shapes and stories with creative crafts that grow imagination and fine motor skills.
- Nurturing kindness, patience and curiosity so every child feels happy, supported and excited to learn each day.
General Learning
- Learning letters, sounds and numbers through songs, games and joyful hands-on classroom activities.
- Building confidence and independence with daily routines that gently encourage each child to try new things.
- Encouraging teamwork and sharing through small group play and friendly classroom projects.
- Exploring colours, shapes and stories with creative crafts that grow imagination and fine motor skills.
Pre-Kindergarten 4 – 5 years
The year before school: reading aloud, planning a task from start to finish, and enough independence that the first day of school feels ordinary.
ABC's of Learning
- Learning letters, sounds and numbers through songs, games and joyful hands-on classroom activities.
- Building confidence and independence with daily routines that gently encourage each child to try new things.
- Encouraging teamwork and sharing through small group play and friendly classroom projects.
- Exploring colours, shapes and stories with creative crafts that grow imagination and fine motor skills.
- Nurturing kindness, patience and curiosity so every child feels happy, supported and excited to learn each day.
Brain Development
- Learning letters, sounds and numbers through songs, games and joyful hands-on classroom activities.
- Building confidence and independence with daily routines that gently encourage each child to try new things.
- Encouraging teamwork and sharing through small group play and friendly classroom projects.
- Exploring colours, shapes and stories with creative crafts that grow imagination and fine motor skills.
- Nurturing kindness, patience and curiosity so every child feels happy, supported and excited to learn each day.
General Learning
- Learning letters, sounds and numbers through songs, games and joyful hands-on classroom activities.
- Building confidence and independence with daily routines that gently encourage each child to try new things.
- Encouraging teamwork and sharing through small group play and friendly classroom projects.
- Exploring colours, shapes and stories with creative crafts that grow imagination and fine motor skills.