Raising kids who are prepared to thrive in the world can be a lot to navigate.
Whether your family’s road is straight or winding, we’re here to help you know what to expect — and find joy in the journey.
LEARNING AT HOME
For some families, this stage feels a bit like a honeymoon. Gentle reminders tend to keep things on track, as responsibility and trust grows. Families often enjoy playing games or spending time together outside.
Listening to a long, winding story or retelling of events takes time and patience, but feeling “heard” is a great gift anyone can give.
Feeling over-scheduled? Discussing priorities and saying no to some opportunities can help young people learn those life-long skills.
This is a great stage to encourage self-sufficiency skills, such as making a healthy snack, helping with yardwork or doing a load of laundry.
Adults can name and model their core values, such as honesty or respect for others, to help build decision making skills, both now and in the future.
LEARNING AT SCHOOL
Our educators enjoy combining learning with more advanced play, such as teamwork, to equip students with skills for success in school and in life.
Students have more opportunities to manage their own learning, whether individually or as a group.
Longer-range projects help students practice time management and skills to prioritize tasks.
Classes learn problem-solving steps to reach goals, including skills to calm down in times of frustration and other strong feelings.
Students practice taking another perspective to deepen friendships and empathy skills.
New skills help students respectfully ask for what they need, based on their unique feelings, preferences and challenges.