Program areas at The Co-Op School
Preschool and Lower School Programs:The basis for our curriculum:- Children constantly learn as they play.- Children learn to be socially interactive through dramatic play.- Feeling, touching and creating through sensory activities enhance cognitive skills.- Painting, pasting and participation in art activities allows children to express themselves creatively.- Cutting, assembling and threading objects encourage the development of fine motor skills.- Physical activity and movement, such as balancing, crawling, dancing and jumping, help to develop gross motor skills.- Reading stories every day promotes literacy while exposing children to different cultures and experiences.- Positive interaction and communication are encouraged among all the children as well as between adults and children.- To encourage teachers to ask open-ended questions and interact with children on their eye level.
Other programs:- playgroup - children ages 6 months to 2 years old attend with a parent or caregiver to play and interact with their peers. This is a time for free play and age-appropriate toys. Musical instruments and art materials are provided.- camp - six weeks summer camp program is designed for kids ages 2 to 9. We offer an exciting summer of music, movement, sports, fine and craft arts that inspire kids to explore their passions and try new things.- space rental - The Co-Op School's large recreation room on The ground floor is available to rent for special occasions.
LOWER SCHOOL:OUR LOWER SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS A VARIED AND DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION THAT EDUCATES THE ENTIRE CHILD ON ALL LEVELS: EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL. WE TEACH READING, WRITING, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE THROUGH VARIOUS CURRICULA. WE CULTIVATE READERS THROUGH A BALANCED LITERACY APPROACH AND MATHEMATICIANS THROUGH REAL WORLD PROJECT-BASED LEARNING THAT ENCOURAGES REASONING AND PROBLEM SOLVING DEVELOPMENT.MIDDLE SCHOOL:Our Middle Schoolers receive the same supportive, joyful, inquiry-based approach taken in our preschool and lower school programs. At the same time, Middle School students are ready for additional academic rigor, and our program recognizes and supports that milestone. During this exciting time of rapid growth, students find their voices as empathetic and active citizens of the world. In addition to a curriculum that promotes student-based learning, teachers also emphasize social-emotional skills, independence, and learning how to learn. Our graduates advocate for themselves and others, question the world around them, and collaborate with a diverse range of people. These essential tools continue to serve them in the years to come as they become global citizens in an interdependent world.