About Us
Curriculum
Spanish
- Introduction to Basics: Teach greetings, colors, numbers, and simple phrases through interactive games, songs, and stories.
- Cultural Activities: Explore Spanish-speaking countries, their traditions, and festivals.
ASL
- Introduction to Basics: Teach greetings, colors, numbers, and simple phrases through interactive games, songs, and stories.
Mathematics
- Counting and Numbers: Using fun objects, introduce numbers, counting, and basic arithmetic.
- Shapes and Patterns: Engage children in recognizing shapes, creating patterns, and simple geometry through play.
Science through Nature
- Nature Exploration: Encourage exploration in nature, observing plants, insects, and weather patterns.
- Hands-On Experiments: Simple experiments with water, plants, and basic concepts like sinking vs. floating.
Art
- Exploration of Different Mediums: Painting, drawing, sculpting with clay, and collage making.
- Art History: Introduce famous artists and their techniques.
Music
- Rhythm and Movement: Use instruments and songs to explore rhythm and movement.
Culture
- Cultural Diversity: Explore various cultures, their traditions, foods, and clothing through stories and activities.
- Celebrating Differences: Emphasize inclusivity and appreciation for different cultures.
Cooking
- Simple Recipes: Easy, safe recipes that involve measuring, mixing, and following instructions.
- Food from Different Cultures: Introduce basic dishes from around the world.
Yoga
- Mindfulness and Movement: Teach simple yoga poses and breathing exercises for relaxation and focus.
- Body Awareness: Activities to help children understand their bodies and how they move.
Crafting
- Fine Motor Skills: Introduce basic skills through simple, safe projects.
- Patience and Creativity: Encourage creativity and patience through completing small projects.
Activities will be age-appropriate, hands-on, and focused on play and exploration. The curriculum will be flexible, allowing for adjustments based on the children’s interests and progress. We aim to find a balance between structured learning and free play.
Spanish Immersion
La Casita offers Spanish emersion through play and practice. We incorporate learning in fun activities that keep children engaged and enthusiastic.
Music Exploration
Music allows us to connect with ourselves, our peers, and the earth around us. We provide a wide array of instruments for children to explore during music time. It is beautiful to experience the sounds and rhythms of our little ones.
ASL
American Sign Language is valuable both to provide the children another way in which to communicate and express themselves, but also allows them to communicate with the nearly half a million native ASL speakers in the US.
Emotional Regulation
We provide our students the opportunity to talk through their feelings, whatever they may be. We approach these situation with support and understanding, and encourage them to utilize the quiet space where they can reset with a book or a fluffy friend.
Science through Nature
We love to spend time outdoors, rain or shine, experimenting with different materials, cause and effect, and guessing outcomes. We provide guided activities to help children approach the world around them with wonder and curiosity.