• Holistic/whole-child centered approach to child development and education in the form of small learning pods.

• Intimate home environment where children feel comfortable and supported—an education that preserves the magic of childhood.

• Progressive mindset: we are BIPOC & LGBTQ+ owned & operated, we celebrate ALL people, cultures, ethnicities, genders, religions & everything in between.

• The desire to learn is innate within all children.

• Play is the child’s work and leads to their curiosities becoming knowledge and wisdom.

• Nature provides a marvelous classroom full of sensory-rich learning and healing.

• A healthy, active body leads to a healthy, active mind.

• Boundaries, courage, empathy, kindness, knowledge and respect are what guide our actions and words.

1. Social-Emotional Development

• Mindfulness techniques

• Regulation techniques

• Social and emotional skills

• Affirmations and constructive compliments

• We are one with each other and nature

• Community and environmental support

• Organizing and maintaining shared spaces as a practice of mindfulness, responsibility, and community care

2. Creative Expression & the Arts

• Self-expression through creating arts and crafts

• Music

• Studying well-known works of art, music, and literature

• Dramatic play and storytelling

• Open-ended visual art exploration

• Creative movement and dance

3. Physical Development

• Body awareness

• Exercise, movement, and stretching

• Fine motor skills

• Sensory play

• Gross motor skills

4. Cognitive, Language & Academic Skills

• Vocabulary and expression

• Language arts and reading

• Pre-writing skills

• Maths

• Sciences

• Inquiry-based learning and observation

• Early problem-solving and critical thinking

• Nature and environmental exploration

5. Cultural Awareness & Global Understanding

• Holidays and cultural traditions

• Cuisine and food-based cultural exploration through cooking and baking

• Music, art, and stories from around the world

• Multilingual exposure through music, spoken language and audio stories

• Celebrating diversity within the community

• Building a strong foundation for literacy and sequential thinking as well as rich vocabulary through technology, oral storytelling, reading books, creating and other activities.

• Nourishing our bodies with lunch and snacks that we prepare ourselves.

• Engaging in creative expression through arts and crafts and imaginative play.

• Building resilient bodies and a strong connection to our natural world through yoga, exercise, sports and time outdoors in all seasons.

• Foster feelings of responsibility, belonging and accomplishment through life-based tasks such as:

  • Cooking and baking

  • Setting and clearing the table

  • Washing hands

  • Cleaning our spaces

  • Helping one another

  • Gardening and harvesting

  • Arts and crafts

  • Making gifts for others