Our Philosophy of Education
Children thrive when our high expectations for them are balanced with a gentle understanding of their needs and abilities. Our job as educators is to remove any barriers that may prevent them from learning, and to encourage them to become all they were created to be. Talking, playing, running, reading, climbing, praying, serving, thinking, singing, building, creating, trying, and trying again build a strong foundation for life.
These are some of our core beliefs
The spirit, mind, and emotions are all valuable and should be nurtured and trained to God's purposes.
Experiencing nature is both refreshing and instructive, and can quite often fill us with wonder and delight.
Children are capable of careful listening, deep thinking, and thoughtful questioning.
Learning is inherently motivating, and people learn best when they take personal interest in the subject matter.
The best foundation for learning to read and write well is hearing quality literature read aloud.
School time should not be so tightly scheduled that there is little freedom to enjoy life.
Music, art, and poetry are too important to be considered "extras."
Personal growth and character development are more important than academic skills in young children.
Books full of rich language and beautiful illustrations are good for the mind and refreshing to the spirit.
Children should learn practical skills early in life, and use those skills to care for their own needs and to serve others.
Struggling and overcoming difficulties produce the character needed to meet even greater challenges in the future.