Before and After School

Opportunities for active play and a healthy snack before settling down to do homework.
Frequently self-directed and self-selected activities.

School age children have limited outdoor time during the school day. Therefore, opportunities to run, do sports and play outside are important to meeting overall developmental needs of children in this age group. A healthy snack will be provided upon arrival from school. A "quiet" area for homework will be available in addition to other activities which will curb rambunctious behavior. Blocks of free-choice time will encourage self-sufficiency, development of friendships, sound decision-making and problem solving. The classroom will have many "self-selections" of activities, experiences and materials for children t choose from.