The Early Childhood program is predicated on the insight that very young children have an incredible capacity to learn and accomplish and are capable of astonishing things that go well beyond common expectations. The nurturing environment at The Red Oaks School, coupled with a rich, whole-child Montessori curriculum, elicits breathtaking development during these early years. Students build preacademic and academic skills. They learn about other cultures and the world around them. They explore the arts and begin to learn a foreign language. They grow socially and emotionally. There is a decided emphasis on igniting the natural enjoyment of learning. Students leave the Early Childhood program skilled, relaxed, and confident in their abilities. Some highlights of the Early Childhood program include:
- Learning independence, focus, and essential motor skills through practical life activities
- Acquiring the conceptual foundation for more advanced math through work with the brilliantly-designed Montessori math materials
- A sequential, phonics-based language program that sets the stage for more advanced reading and language skills
- Learning what it means to be part of a caring community governed by core values of respect, kindness, and cherishing each person’s uniqueness and dignity
