Small Group Learning – During small group instruction, children receive
focused, developmentally appropriate lessons in literacy, language development, mathematical thinking, science investigation and Nature
study.
● Language and Literacy is a time to build pre-reading and early writing skills through hands-on purposeful activities. Children listen attentively to Bible stories, rich literature, work in their journals and use writing tools to form letters. This time strengths phonetic awareness and cultivates vocabulary.
● Math instruction lays a strong foundation in number sense and mathematical thinking through hands-on exploration and guided practice. Children begin to count with confidence, form numerals, gain an understanding of spatial relations, and recognize patterns in God’s world.
● Our Science and Nature Study invites children to observe, wonder and delight in the world God has created. We explore natural phenomena, seasonal changes and the living world around us, cultivating habits of observation and stewardship while growing in wisdom and knowledge. We use our senses to marvel at the beauty and order in God’s design.

Discovery and Project Work – Our Discovery time allows children the opportunity to freely explore the classroom, collaborate with peers, choose and move through the different areas of learning. This time in our schedule allows children to work independently and cooperatively while learning to use materials intentionally and purposely. It is a time of open ended discovery which fosters confidence, self-regulation and adherence to classroom expectations. Children are encouraged to work through challenges, use critical thinking skills and build confidence. Children are guided to care for materials and return items to their proper place. These simple yet important tasks foster respect and help us find joy in the order and beauty of our classroom.

Outdoor Classroom – Time spent outdoors enables children the space and fresh air for active play, allowing children to run, climb, balance, and explore God’s creation. Movement is essential for developing strength, coordination, and self regulation. While exploring the outdoors children engage their whole bodies in meaningful work and joyful movement. We use all of our senses as we explore the outdoors.

Snack – When we arrive back inside, we prepare for a small snack, washing our hands and setting a place at our table. Once gathered, we join in prayer, thanking God for our food and the friends gathered with us. Snacks are served family style. Children learn to take turns passing bowls, scooping food, and pouring water from small pitchers. This time together allows us to practice developing virtues such as kindness, patience and responsibility. After snack, children work to clear their spaces, clean tables and wash pitchers.

Creative Arts – Art and music appreciation are an integral part of our classroom, allowing children time to engage with great works of beauty and find joy in their own creativity. We spend this time observing and discussing famous paintings, listening to beautiful music, and creating our own works of art using a variety of art tools and mediums. This creative process nurtures both fine motor skills and an appreciation for color, shape, composition and the beauty around us.

Closing Meeting – As our day draws to a close, we meet to reflect on our experiences, pray to God with gratitude for the day we shared, and prepare for our transition home. Our Closing Meeting time is a joyful ending to a busy day.

Lunch Bunch – is offered as a group activity and shared mealtime. Each week the children will learn valuable skills in nutrition, cooking and preparing meals. We will joyfully participate in a different cooking experience each week.

Virtue & Habit Formation
Early character formation is integral in our daily life. Through modeled behavior, gentle guidance, prayer and purposeful work, children learn the value of patience, gratitude, attentiveness, perseverance, kindness, and responsibility. A carefully curated environment together with purposeful activities and the joy of working together, provide opportunities to practice these virtues while fostering a sense of order and a love of learning.

*Through each carefully chosen activity, we cultivate a love of learning, an appreciation for beauty, and a heart inclined toward truth and goodness.

Our classroom is a place where childhood is honored, wonder is nurtured, and learning is a joyful pursuit. Our classroom is intentionally designed to foster habits of attention, virtue, and delight in the world around us—laying a foundation for a lifelong love of learning.