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Kindergarten

kindergarten math class

Our kindergarten curriculum engages children’s natural curiosity and energy. From scientific explorations driven by student interest to social studies lessons about personal identity, communities and families, our youngest learners are guided to ask questions, observe closely, and share ideas.

Kindergarten Curriculum

Children spend ample time outdoors as part of our outdoor education program. Letters, sounds, words, and stories come alive in our reading program. Math concepts become real as children use numbers in useful ways. The sounds of a new language, the skills of new games in physical education, and the notes of new songs add texture to the children’s days. Art projects — whether constructed in the woods or painted in our sunlit studios — focus on technique, appreciation and joy.

maple tree tapping with kindergarten

Maple Syrup

A highlight of the Kindergarten year occurs in the early spring when children tap the sugar maple trees around our campus. From the watery sap that drips into buckets to the rich syrup that emerges from the final boil, the sugaring experience provides one of many opportunities for our students to engage authentically with the world around them. This annual tradition culminates in a delicious pancake breakfast where we come together as a community to celebrate the harvest.

Persona Dolls

Persona Dolls

Persona dolls are used to teach the children social skills, explore conflict, solve problems and develop empathy for others. The storytelling reinforces the children’s identities in the classroom and exposes them to differences—a “windows and mirrors” that ensures children see themselves and others reflected in their daily learning. 

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Kindergarten faculty:

Kaila Ablao

Kindergarten Associate

Lynne Banta

Kindergarten Associate

Elayah Grant

Kindergarten Associate

Susan Keegan

Kindergarten Teacher

Aimée Rochon

Kindergarten Head Teacher

Alexandra Wittner

Kindergarten Teacher