The integrated curriculum emphasizes projects and activities designed around particular themes and units of study. These themes include, but are not limited to, the self, the ocean, the desert, the city, the country, the rainforest, the jungle, grasslands, Alaska, Antarctica, dinosaurs and the prehistoric age. Concepts of mathematics and science are explored and learned through active manipulation of classroom materials. Experiential Learning For information on learning experiences outside the classroom, see the section on Experiential Learning following Fourth Grade . Many opportunities are available daily for each child to make activity choices and decisions based on interest.
Friendships develop readily in a non-directive but supportive environment.
While in Kindergarten, the solitary, parallel play of the preschooler becomes more directed as cooperative and interactive play dominates. Sharing, waiting for turns, social problem solving skills and positive relationships with both peers and adults are fostered and further developed. In addition to a daily physical education class, games and equipment which promote gross motor development are offered to the children. Fine motor control is fostered through cutting, pasting, printing and writing projects incorporated throughout the day. In Kindergarten, there are formal periods of mathematics and language arts instruction.