Our optional 2 or 4 day program creates a nurturing, small-group environment for kindergarten through 2nd grade learners. With a lower student-to-teacher ratio, we deliver personalized, hands-on education that blends foundational academics, real-world skills, creativity, and independence helping young children thrive academically, socially, and practically.Payment plans are available. Core Academic FoundationsWe build strong basics in math and literacy through engaging, play-based activities and discussions that spark curiosity and critical thinking. Math Skills Children are introduced to number sense and operations while exploring shapes, measurement, and data in meaningful ways: - Counting forward and backward; recognizing numbers 0–20 - Understanding more/less/equal, addition/subtraction concepts, and simple equations (e.g., 3 + 2) - Identifying 2D and 3D shapes; counting sides and corners - Comparing objects by length, height, and weight - Early time concepts (days of the week, morning/afternoon/night) - Recognizing coins and basic sorting/patterns (AB, AAB, ABB) As skills progress, we introduce: - Place value (ones, tens, hundreds, thousands) - Rounding, skip counting, and basic math facts memorization - Solving addition/subtraction word problems - Making change under $1 - Creating bar graphs: asking questions, collecting/sorting data, and graphing results Literacy & Language Skills We foster a love of reading, storytelling, and communication through rich literature, group discussions, and creative expression: - Recognizing upper- and lowercase letters; blending and segmenting sounds to read simple words - Identifying main characters, setting, conflict, solution; making predictions and asking questions about stories - Retelling and summarizing stories (beginning, middle, end); describing characters, settings, and events - Comparing/contrasting characters; relating texts to personal experiences - Participating in conversations, taking turns speaking/listening Advanced focus includes: - Identifying main idea and key details - Distinguishing fiction vs. nonfiction - Summarizing passages in their own words - Author studies (including guest author visits) Entrepreneurship & Problem-SolvingWe nurture young innovators and critical thinkers by encouraging curiosity, creativity, and real-world application: - Asking questions, spotting problems, and brainstorming solutions (e.g., "How can we move these books?") - Building original creations from loose parts - Introducing themselves, sharing ideas, asking for help - Hands-on projects like making bookmarks, using the laminator independently, or operating a heat press - Group projects, setting goals, tracking progress - Understanding earn/save/spend/donate; cost vs. profit - Participating in a market to sell their creations (spring 2026 focus) Critical thinking threads throughout: testing predictions, noticing details (detective-style spot-the-difference activities), explaining reasoning, giving evidence-based answers, and imagining new ideas. Essential Life & Independence SkillsWe emphasize practical, everyday competencies that build confidence and responsibility: - Independent routines: unpacking lunchbox, putting on/zippering coat, washing hands, wiping tables, sweeping - Preparing simple snacks (including safe cutting) - Knowing full name, phone number, and address - Basic safety: recognizing signs, fire drill procedures, road safety, when/how to call 911 - Participating in a community service project Creative & Artistic ExpressionChildren explore art through: - Weaving and printmaking - Open-ended imaginative play and creation This joyful, multi-age program (meeting 2 or 4 days per week) combines structured skill-building with flexible, child-led exploration—preparing young learners not just for the next grade, but for a lifetime of curious, capable, and compassionate growth.
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