The Country School for ages 18 months - 5 years offers a state of the art education for new learners. Our purpose is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for young students to learn, grow and play. Each class introduces a new theme monthly. Art, music, science and nature, introductory math concepts, language arts, and creative movement make up the core of our thematic curriculum.
Early literacy skills are fostered through storytelling, rhymes, phonics, puppetry, poems, songs and fingerplay to promote a solid foundation for reading readiness. There are six building blocks of language and literacy that we incorporate into our monthly curriculum: listening, vocabulary, phonological and print awareness, letter knowledge recognition and comprehension.
The Foundations of mathematics and problem solving are explored as students manipulate materials such as unifix cubes, blocks, puzzles, and sequencing cards. We focus on developing cognitive skills that pertain to mathematical learning including: counting, sorting, patterning, sequencing, estimation, and problem solving activities that form the basis of higher level Math skills.
Our little scientists observe, predict, collect data, work out science theories, cook, conduct experiments, and make observations about our natural world. We promote environmental awareness and good stewardship to create a cleaner and healthier community and planet.
Art experiences are offered daily. Children have an opportunity to express themselves through many mediums, including painting at an easel, creating a collage, molding clay or learning how to use markers, crayons, oil pastels, glue, scissors, or tape. Creating Art benefits motor skills, cognitive development, math and language skills and creativity.
Musical expression is incorporated daily. The children get together for singing, drumming, sticks, bells, self-expression and group ensemble with our music teacher. We offer an eclectic variety of music styles to help foster interest and familiarize students with musical elements and different music styles.
FACILITY
Located in Wainscott, NY our play based school is designed for children to explore, learn, create, grow and play inside and out! Inside, our classrooms, library, gym, and fully equipped kitchen are bright and inviting. Outdoors there are many options for creativity and play. We have a number of animals at our campus that students are encouraged to interact with. There is a sports field, age appropriate playgrounds, an enclosed swimming pool and music garden.
We love to show off our facility. Contact us for a tour.
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