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.