The Nursery APPROACH

When you visit our two-year old classes, you’ll be struck by how busy the children are. The developmental job of a two-year-old is to explore their environment. And explore, they do! 

Our job is to provide new materials and fresh experiences for them to discover and to create an environment that feels safe and secure so that they feel free to discover. 

We do this in many ways. For example, one day little hands reach into pumpkins and feel its slippery seeds and goop as they scoop it out, another day a firetruck comes and they can climb into its cab, another day a beekeeper comes and they can make beeswax candles. 

The daily routine allows time for discovery as well. For example, each morning a new toy or art material is placed on the tables. One day it’s Magnatiles, another it’s water colors, and a third it’s stones that can be balanced or patterned. Some children sit down immediately to manipulate and explore this new toy. Others head for a familiar favorite - the dress up corner, the kitchen, the giant sized legos. Either is okay. The children will come together for music class, PE, and dance, but much of their day is spent in free choice activities. We believe that every child is different and this approach ensures that each child has an individual experience, matched to their specific interests and developmental needs. 

Our goal is to foster curiosity and to provide room for social-emotional growth.