Curriculum

Our hands-on curriculum is built around what children do best -- play, explore, and discover. Every activity is designed to be developmentally appropriate and joyful.

Developmentally Appropriate Play-Based Learning Social-Emotional Growth Early Literacy & Cognitive Skills
Fine-Motor Development

Fine-Motor Development

Bead stringing, playdough, scissors, painting, and hands-on activities building dexterity.

Small Group Instruction

Small Group Instruction

Personalized learning with a 6:1 teacher-to-student ratio.

Social-Emotional Development

Social-Emotional Development

Emotion recognition, persistence, self-awareness, and healthy relationships.

Group Play

Group Play

Collaborative building, problem-solving, and learning to compromise.

STEM Curriculum

STEM Curriculum

Blocks, water experiments, patterning, and scientific inquiry.

Process Art

Process Art

Creative exploration with varied materials -- process over product.

Music & Movement

Music & Movement

Circle time songs, finger plays, dancing, and rhythmic exploration.

Dramatic Play

Dramatic Play

Role negotiation, language development, and storytelling.

Outdoor Exploration

Outdoor Exploration

Nature observation, imaginative play, and appropriate risk-taking.

Early Literacy

Early Literacy

Books, phonemic awareness, and letter recognition activities.

Self-Help Skills

Self-Help Skills

Independence-building skills like shoe fastening and jacket zipping.

Sensory Play

Sensory Play

Emotional regulation through tactile exploration with sand, water, and textures.

Daily Schedule

A Typical Day at Meadowlark

9:00 - 9:15 Handwashing & Group Story Time
9:15 - 10:10 Free Choice Time
10:10 Clean-Up
10:15 Snack (provided by Meadowlark)
10:30 - 11:10 Playground Time
11:15 - 11:45 Small Group Time
11:45 - 12:00 Circle Time: Music & Movement
12:00 - 1:00 Optional Lunch Hour