Establishing a Love of Learning

ARTS

Through the study of art, Pre-school students learn to think creatively, see the world from multiple perspectives, and build a rich new language to express themselves and their artistic identities. 

DANCING

Young dancers explore the gestural properties of arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers, toes, the head, and the torso. They learn ways to move and then participate in short movement projects and dance games that help train them in collaborative movement.

SOCIAL STUDIES

In the Pre-School, students develop research techniques from a young age by asking questions, interviewing friends and neighbors, making observations, and visiting places of interest.

MATH

Problem solving is at the heart of Lower School mathematics. Our research-based approach includes powerful visual models, engaging hands-on activities, and an intentional progression from concrete experiences to abstract representation as students develop their mathematical reasoning skills. Rather than focusing on rote memorization, students build their mental dexterity as they learn a number of ways to manipulate numbers and solve multi-step problems.

MUSIC

We recognize music as essential to children’s intellectual and emotional development. Children learn a multicultural array of songs that they share with parents and friends.