Where Curiosity Drives Discovery
In our Reggio-inspired Lower School, children from PreK through Grade 4 learn through play, inquiry, and collaboration — building a foundation of wonder that lasts a lifetime.
A Reggio-Inspired Lower School
Our Lower School draws from the Reggio Emilia approach, honoring student questions and teaching children to be researchers. In small groups, students explore their ideas using art, drama, and hands-on materials — developing intellectual curiosity and a deep love of learning.
Collaborative work in partners and small groups is central to our program. Children use art languages to explore concepts across the curriculum, building connections between ideas and developing the confidence to share their thinking with others.
Our PhilosophyBuilding a Love of Learning
Our Lower School curriculum is designed to spark wonder and develop foundational skills across core disciplines — always through the lens of inquiry, creativity, and collaboration.
Literacy
The journey begins with a love of story. Students compose, read, and share their own stories, building word-solving strategies and developing stamina through choice-driven writer’s workshop.
Mathematics
Beyond numbers and operations — geometry, algebraic thinking, measurement, and data. Math-rich environments develop innate competencies to sort, classify, describe, and find patterns.
Science & Exploration
Thematic and inquiry-based learning where students explore, build curiosity, and develop understanding. Engineering design, coding, and robotics through creative, screen-free technology.
Learning Through the Arts
A strong emphasis on learning through the arts defines our Lower School. Our “Shared Space” maker space provides a variety of materials and artistic techniques for hands-on exploration.
Daily music based on the Kodály philosophy develops musical literacy from the earliest ages. Visual and dramatic arts weave cognitive skills with imagination in large ongoing projects and independent activities — giving every child multiple languages for expression and understanding.
See Our Programs in Action
Visit campus and experience our Lower School firsthand. Watch students explore, create, and discover together.