Explorers / Seekers
The Explorers program is for our youngest students, 18 month olds through younger two-year-olds. To join us in this classroom, students are required to be 18 months old by August 1. Explorers experience play-based learning, as we introduce them to life at school. Our youngest students in the Explorers program spend their mornings in a classroom designed for open-ended learning activities guided by nurturing, experienced teachers of young children. The well-planned environment provides activities designed to “grow” age-appropriate skills through self-selected experiences and teacher guided activities. Emphasis is placed upon the process rather than the product and the joy of hands-on, active learning projects. Our teachers work with students on developing independence and socialization, building self-control, and instilling a love of learning.
The Seekers program is for students who are “older” two year olds. They also spend their mornings in a classroom designed for open-ended learning activities guided by nurturing, experienced teachers of young children. The well-planned environment provides scaffolded activities designed to foster individual development and age-appropriate skills through self-selected experiences and materials as well as teacher guided activities. Emphasis is placed on the active learning projects and furthering each child’s development through independence, socialization, self regulation, and foundational skill development. Our teachers work with students to instill a love of learning and the joy of discovery.
Explorers and Seekers Curriculum
Age
Curriculum
Learning Centers
Outdoor Play
Social-Emotional Learning
Enrichment Classes
Explorers participate in a modified version of Spanish, Religion, Music and Library classes. They will attend PE class weekly to practice and develop gross motor skills. Seekers participate in Spanish, Library, Religion, Music, and Movement.
In the fall, our Explorers and Seekers will join older students in attending Primary School Chapel.