Cohorts
Small Groups
The number of children who experience their day together has a significant impact on their well-being and learning. We carefully craft each group to have five children in each cohort for all ages.
Embedded Files
Spaces
Designed Environments
Our space is designed for students to move to different spaces throughout the day. Each space is designed with a purposeful environment that promotes developmentally appropriate learning.
Teachers
Intentional Learning
Cohorts have one teacher. They craft goals, implement curriculum and assessments, and share in the joy of watching students grow. They help parents to be an integral part of their student's day.
The Wing
The Wing
Students in the Fireflies Nursery Wing (The Wing) might be working on sleep training, sign language, verbal instructions, boundary practice, independent play, socializing, table manners, independence, mobility, and an infinite number of other intentional lessons depending on the child's specific development. Teachers create goals and schedules, alongside parents, that are appropriate for that student. Students move out of this cohort once parents, the teacher, and the director feel it is appropriate and they are ready for more stimulation, academic experiences, and more complex socializing.
1st Year Fliers
1st Year Fliers
The 1st Year Fliers is a cohort of students that begin participating in a daily schedule together that has students moving to different rooms for different experiences throughout the day. They are introduced to STEM, art, music, library, independent activities, sensory experiences, pretend play (real-life) practice, outside explorations, nap and quiet time, and blocks of time to enjoy playing.
This cohort is learning skills in transitioning from activity to activity, following instructions, and continuing to develop other skills they are still mastering.
This cohort's special project for the year is creating the weather forecast for The Academy. They learn how to identify different kinds of weather, how to dress appropriately for it, and what activities can be done in each kind of weather!
2nd Year Fliers
2nd Year Fliers
The 2nd Year Fliers is a cohort that continues moving to different rooms for different experiences throughout the day. They have time to explore STEM, art, music, library, independent activities, sensory experiences, pretend play (real-life) practice, outside explorations, nap and quiet time, and the necessary time to run and play.
This cohort is learning skills in potty training, respectfulness, and independence, along with skills they are still developing from the 1st Year Fliers program.
This cohort's special project for the year is to create and update the calendar for The Academy. They begin to understand and present basic knowledge about time and labels for the increments of time that we use in our lives!
3rd Year Fliers
3rd Year Fliers
The 3rd Year Fliers is a cohort of students that continues moving to different rooms for different experiences throughout the day. They have time to explore STEM, art, music, library, independent activities, sensory experiences, pretend play (real-life) practice, outside explorations, nap and quiet time, and the time to socialize with friends in their cohorts.
This cohort is learning skills in concentration, stamina, and interacting with peers, along with skills they are still developing from the 2nd Year Fliers program.
This cohort's special project for the year is creating The Academy's story podcast. Students will learn about all different kinds of stories, fictional and non-fictional, retell stories, and record stories for others at The Academy to enjoy!
The Fireflies
The Fireflies
The Fireflies cohort continues moving to different rooms for different experiences throughout the day. They have time to explore STEM, art, music, library, independent activities, sensory experiences, pretend play (real-life) practice, cooking classes, outside explorations, quiet time, and free time to play and enjoy things that interest them.
This cohort is learning skills in decision-making, academics, and problem-solving, along with skills they are still developing from the 3rd Year Fliers program.
This cohort's special project for the year is to develop and run an entrepreneurial lemonade stand! They will develop skills in designing, planning, and celebrating achievements!
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