Programs
School in the Hills offers individualized learning for children 18 months through 6 years old in an enriching and fun environment. Classes are structured to provide as many learning opportunities to the children as possible. School in the Hills encourages learning through exploration on the child’s own terms.
Toddler Community: Children 18 months to 3 years old
The Toddler program helps our youngest students grow in independence and self-esteem. The toddler environment is meticulously prepared to provide our students multiple and diverse opportunities to explore, learn, and develop. In our community, children learn to care for themselves, one another, and their environment in a joyful atmosphere of loving support and respect.
One of the primary aspects of the caring of the self is toileting. Toilet learning, through observation and imitation of the children’s peers, is a gradual process that does not overwhelm children. Our students are also helped with the process of social interaction by learning to use words to label the feelings they experience in themselves and others. The environment is prepared to accommodate the child’s sensitive period for language by offering creative and intriguing concepts to expand their growing vocabulary.
Primary Community: Children 3 years through kindergarten
The Primary program is prepared to help children cultivate their intrinsic desire to learn. The classrooms are rich in choices, experiences, and opportunities for self-discovery. Children are free to learn and absorb effortlessly at their own pace in this stimulating, nurturing environment.
The overall goals of this program are to see children develop coordination and concentration skills, learn to communicate feelings and needs, and grow in independence. The atmosphere in our primary community is non-competitive and allows children to gain confidence based on their own experiences. All of the activities are guided by a respect for the teacher, the work, and each other. Children in this program are self sufficient in their toileting skills.