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Marina del Rey, CA
Redwood Village Children's Center

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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Telephone: (310) 306-7815  · Website: www.redwood-village.org

• Summary
• General Info
• School Philosophy
  & Day-in-the-Life
• Curriculum &
  Teaching Approach
• Quality of
  Teaching
• Home/School
  Connection
• Discipline,
  Health & Safety
• Ages, Schedule
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General Approach to Learning

	Play-based
	Play-based with some structure
	Predominantly teacher-led instruction
	Montessori
	Waldorf
	Co-op
	Reggio-Emilia

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Director's Comments

Although Redwood is primarily Play based, our teachers are familiar with various educational philosophies and use techniques that are meaningful to each child.

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.3)
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Ability to be a part of a group of children
Self-sufficiency and independence
Awareness of others’ feelings
Cooperation with other children

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Curriculum and Teaching Approach

	PLAY-BASED	PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE	MOSTLY TEACHER LED	NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM	CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT
Language					Yes
Oral language	-		-	-
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-		-	-
Storybook reading	-	-		-
Emerging literacy skills	-		-	-
Cognitive Development
Math and number sense	-		-	-	Yes
Time & space	-		-	-	Yes
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-		-	-	Yes
Music	-		-	-	Yes
Visual arts	-		-	-	Yes
Physical activity	-		-	-	Yes
Other subjects taught	Social skills - our staff regularly focuses on the skills that children need to maneuver and manage their world. Teachers role model conflict resolution and encourage children to work together to come to a mutually respectful solution.

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
During the day they have teacher led instruction but many activities are also available during free play.

Parent #2
Overall I feel it needs more structure and consistency.

Parent #3
Generally play-driven.

Parent #4
Learn through PLAY is the philosophy at Redwood Village.

Parent #5
The children have a circle time in the morning that is teacher led. They have choices during the day so they can participate in an activity that interests them. There are large blocks of time that allow the children to focus on tasks and to socialize. The teachers lead two small group circle times during the day that allow for focused attention and a more teacher directed activity.

Parent #6
At certain times of the day, children are gathered in groups for circle time, where the teachers lead discussions, tell stories, sing songs, etc. At other times, various activity stations are set up and children can choose their activities. Each week there's a theme (jungle animals, for example) that the activities reinforce.

Parent #7
Beyond what is offered as part of the school day, there are music, yoga, gymnastics, "Playball," and "Kids On Stage" classes offered in the afternoon for an additional fee.

Parent #8
the approach is to make the learning fun for the child and not stressful for them

Parent #9
My daughter learned all that she needed to know to be ready for kindergarten. When i asked her what she learned she said "its not a learning school, its a playing school." which tells me that the curriculum was put forth in exactly the right way for a play based school.