Personalized Program Characteristics
Characteristics of Our Program
Individualized Instruction
Each child learns and develops at his/her own pace through the use of materials and experiences. The integrated curriculum is introduced sequentially and at the developmental level of each individual child.
Mixed Age Grouping
Our classrooms are composed of mixed aged groupings of children. This allows for peer teaching, broad social interactions, individual differences in learning styles and pace and creates a community of learners. It provides the youngest students with a graded series of role models and the older students with peer teaching opportunities that reinforce learning.
Specifically Designed Environment and Materials
The classroom environment is prepared with a variety of materials: multisensory, sequential, and self-correcting. Educational materials are carefully selected to meet the needs of each individual child and to meet the goals of the program.
Specialized Staff
In addition to background and experience in Early Childhood, teachers are trained in the Montessori and Reggio Philosophies. This includes educational philosophy, academic training in curricular areas, Early Childhood development, classroom management and use of materials for individual lessons.