Our Approach
The roles of children-teachers-parents & the environment are all equally important within our schools.
Children
- We see children as collaborators in their learning with a focus on building relationships with other children, teachers, and people in their community.
- We see children as protagonists being strong, rich, and capable.
Teachers
- Our teachers are partners, nurturers, and guides who facilitate children’s exploration of themes, projects, and experiences with open-ended discovery and problem-solving. They learn how to plan and proceed in their work, by listening to the children, and then provide occasions and opportunities for discovery and learning.
- The teacher is a researcher; who works among a team of professionals engaged in continuous discussion, facilitation & interpretation of the children’s work.
Teachers
- Our teachers are partners, nurturers, and guides who facilitate children’s exploration of themes, projects, and experiences with open-ended discovery and problem-solving. They learn how to plan and proceed in their work, by listening to the children, and then provide occasions and opportunities for discovery and learning.
- The teacher is a researcher; who works among a team of professionals engaged in continuous discussion, facilitation & interpretation of the children’s work.
Parents
- The parent is a partner; participation is considered essential and can take many forms including trust, ideas, skills and communication.
Environment
- The environment is the third teacher; the design and use of space should encourage encounters, communication and relationships.
- The environment should be beautiful and organized. Every part should have a purpose and be valued and cared for by the children and adults.
Environment
- The environment is the third teacher; the design and use of space should encourage encounters, communication and relationships.
- The environment should be beautiful and organized. Every part should have a purpose and be valued and cared for by the children and adults.
