Classrooms
We have four classrooms total at our school. We provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum in an exceptional environment that cultivates learning through play. We hope that our school will be an extension of your home. Our low ratios allow for individualized learning and interactions between children and our highly qualified teachers.
The Applewood School Classes
- Young Explorers 1 = Children ages 12 to 26 months
Our Ratio 1:4 (State 1:5)
- Young Explorers 2 = Children ages 24 months to 36 months
Ours Ratio 1:5 (State 1:7)
- Great Minds 1 = Children ages 3 to 4 years
Our Ratio 1:9 (State 1:10)
- Great Minds 2 = Children ages 4 to 6 years
Our Ratio 1:9 (State: 1:10)
Our Young Explorers (YE) classrooms are designed to provide age appropriate choices, teacher- and child-directed activities, and group and individual exploration. All students in the YE classrooms will play outside (weather dependent) daily, participate in circle time, and engage in science, art, music, movement and literacy play activities.
Our teachers, beginning in the Young Explorers II classroom, will assist children in the potty-training process. Potty training at The Applewood School is a natural and fluid part of the day. Our approach is positive and consistent and works to avoid any stress or pressure associated with the transition. We welcome parent suggestions based on what is working at home.
YE I students will begin the transition process to YE II following their second birthday. YE II students will begin the transition process to our Great Minds I classroom around the 34-month mark.
Our Great Minds classrooms are designed to provide age appropriate choices, teacher- and self-directed activities, as well as group and individual exploration. Students in the Great Minds classrooms will participate daily in outside play (weather dependent), circle time, music, art, science, reading and math.
Our Great Minds classrooms and teachers foster the developmental needs of all students. Students are encouraged to freely explore their environment while cultivating skills they will need to begin Kindergarten.
GM I students will begin the transition process to GM II after they turn four.
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