What We Offer
Located in the Lake Grove neighborhood of Lake Oswego, we are a boutique, early childhood education and infant care program. Our children are divided into three groups: infant, toddler and preschool, each with one full-time teacher. We have a spacious backyard with a full play structure, our very own fruit and vegetable garden, and an outdoor art space. Inside we have large areas for learning, a dark room for light and shadow discovery, a fun yoga space, and a special room for art exploration.
Typical Day
Morning
Open (8:30 AM) to Noon
Guided play until breakfast
Breakfast is served at nine
Dance time
Circle time / provocation / art exploration
Outdoor play time
Lunch
Noon to Three
Lunch is served at noon
Nap time
Guided quiet play for children who are awake
PRE-K reading & writing for age 4+
Afternoon
Three to Close (4:30 PM)
Snack is served at three
Dance time
Circle time / provocation / art exploration
Outdoor play
End of day pick up
Reggio Emilia Approach
The child is central in their own learning, able to pursue and build upon their own interests, viewed as strong and capable
The teacher is an alongside learner, involved in group learning as a guide and resource, observes and documents growth of classroom community
The environment is the “third teacher” and is constructed in a way that supports and encourages exploration of the children’s interests
Global Citizenship
Inclusion: recognizing and developing empathy for people who are different from us
Connection: building and making connections with our local community and communities outside of our own
Social issues: identifying and becoming aware of local social issues
Environment: recognizing the importance of our Earth and exploring ways to take care of our environment
Provocations
Our activities are called “provocations”
Provocations “provoke'“ thinking
A provocation invites the child to discover and generate new ideas, interests or theories given meaningful, curated loose parts and materials
Engages and activates children’s thinking as provocations are guided by the child and there is no “right” response or answer
Teachers are alongside learners
