Mixed Age Creative Early Childhood Education​

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Love is the Curriculum

At Little Chickadees we offer a rich curriculum based on the most important elements of early childhood development and attachment theory. The foundation is a loving, secure, and connected relationship with the teacher in a family-like, home setting.  The class is a mixed age group of 5 children ages 3-6. This gives an opportunity for different skill sets and social dynamics to flourish among the children.

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Imaginative Play 

The day is structured around a gentle rhythm with free imaginative play, movement, singing, and immersion in the natural world making up the elements of our day. Open ended toys are utilized as much as possible to support a strong foundation of creative and abstract thinking. Storytelling and high quality children's books are a cornerstone of enriching the children's play.

 

Nature Exploration

We spend as much time outside as possible in all but the most extreme weather. We have a playground as well as over an acre of beautiful grassy space to roam with a garden and majestic trees backing up to hundreds of acres of woods.  There is an abundance of wildlife that visit our yard and there is a constant serenade of birdsong.  We also have  backyard chickens that round out our family home and provide the opportunity for the kids to help in their care and feeding. We also have cats in the home although they are kept upstairs during school hours.

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Creative Arts

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Creativity of all kinds are fostered at Little Chickadees. We have a dedicated studio space in the Red Barn fully stocked with art supplies and a kiln. Painting, drawing, collage, nature crafts, clay, and beeswax are some of the mediums we explore together. The emphasis is on the process and exploration of materials rather than producing a uniform project. 

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Domestic Arts

The children are able to assist in the preparation of a healthy snack and build their confidence taking part in the practical aspects of daily life  around the home. 

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