Nurturing Knowledge at Greenwood Elementary School
Preschool in Seattle, WA 98117
Nurturing Knowledge Schools are committed to:
Honoring each child as an individual Teachers working in collaboration will devise a tailor-made, individualized learning program to best suit the needs of each child Providing an inclusive environment and celebrating diversity We are a community of children, teachers and families of various ethnicities, backgrounds, family structures, abilities, beliefs and learning styles; we celebrate and honor both our commonalities and our differences. Collaboration We will work in collaboration as teachers and will provide an environment where children, their families and teachers work in collaboration to co-create thoughtful, meaningful early education. Empowering children We will empower children by fostering independence, self-confidence and by giving children the power to co-create curriculum along with teachers and families. Creating deep, personal connections At Nurturing Knowledge Schools we work hard to connect with each and every family, to develop relationships with not only your child but with your whole family. We believe that strong parent-teacher partnerships are the foundation to a successful educational experience. Creating Community We believe children learn best in a social environment where collaboration amongst peers can propel learning to deeper and deeper levels. We believe it is paramount to a childs education to fully experience the rights and responsibilities that come with belonging to a community and that learning to thrive in a social community will ensure a childs success in the larger world.- Child Ages:
- 3 years - 12 years
- Rates:
- $$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Washington State Department of Early Learning
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
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Child-Centered Curriculum means children take command of their own learning. Teachers are there to provide support and facilitate the childs learning but children determine the direction of their own learning following their natural curiosities, interests and passions.
Child-Centered Curriculum is hands-on, active learning
Children co-create their learning objectives and goals together with teachers. Because we capitalize on the childrens interests and empower them to take an active role, we find children are emotionally invested in their own learning. When children are emotionally invested, they are willing to explore in-depth and are able to reach deeper levels of understanding. For children, child-centered curriculum just feels like fun! Our child-centered curriculum is actualized through an Emergent Curriculum model.
Horizontal versus Vertical Learning
At Nurturing Knowledge School, we are cognizant of providing both a wide breadth of experiences for children while at the same time being mindful to create a depth of learning over time. In this way, we are supporting opportunities for growth across all areas of development.
