Multi - Age Classrooms Encourage
Natural Development
Early Elementary
PODS CLASS (K - 2)
Children ages 5-7 are playing, experimenting, and making incredible observations about the world around them -- including themselves, interactions with others, and the natural environment. They learn with their whole bodies and with their senses. They are eager to grasp new concepts, and to see themselves growing. They are learning about how they are similar and different from others, expressing feelings, being helpful, sharing their ideas, and listening to others. Full of discovery, questions, and joy, the Pods love connecting with older students in our school community!
Upper Elementary
SPROUTS CLASS:
From ages 8-10, children continue to make connections between their growing knowledge and new information and experiences. Bloom students are ready to explore further afield, and want to become masters in areas of interest. With more sustained focus, they build on literacy and math skills, and start media literacy education. As they want to share what they know and create, they are learning to communicate more effectively. This age brings greater ability to build self-knowledge, and to reflect on feelings and choices.
Middle School
BLOSSOMS CLASS:
Ages 11-13/14 bring significant changes in physical and emotional growth. We honor those changes in our students and recognize that they often want more autonomy, responsibility, and leadership opportunities. Bloom students build on research skills and deepen their understanding of design thinking. Students are even more focused on friendships as primary relationships, which brings many opportunities to learn from one another, to deepen listening and collaboration skills, and to practice solving conflicts.
