College students assist this permanent staff in a variety of roles. The specific choices are planned around season themes as well as designed to respond to children's individual interests. Projects based on children's ideas are often part of the week's activities. Outdoor play is built into each day, and we utilize the KSC pool and gym on a regular basis. Field trips into the community are part of the development of the social studies curriculum.
Children have time to work individually, in small groups and as a large group throughout the day.
Families are encouraged to visit the classroom for meals. Special chats are held twice a year, which provide family members and teachers the opportunity to discuss the child's emerging abilities and learning interests, preferred activities and social development in a more relaxed manner than arrival and departure time provides. Telephone and written communication are always encouraged. These students become special friends to the children, and share their special talents and enthusiasm for teaching with us all. Children bring their own lunches.