Solana Beach, CA
Sandy Hill Nursery School

Unique because it is alternative education at the nursery school level

more than a school
extended family
community
a network of people who share a common philosophy of education

Because of the setting

a natural playground
hands-on laboratory for nature and science exploration
fits in beautifully with our child-centered program which allows for exploration

Because we have a child-centered program – philosophy

letting children be children
allowing children the time and space and freedom to learn at their own pace and in their own style
without adult goals
letting children create and define their own experience
offering experiences which are appropriate for each developmental level
room for individual styles – individually reinforced positively
open-ended activities – environment

Goals for the program

1. For children to grow in a holistic way – socially, emotionally, physically, cognitively: "whole child"

2. For children to become self-motivated learners

3. For children to discover and develop their own creativity

artistically
cognitively

4. Focus on emotional growth

to help children acknowledge and deal constructively with their feelings – positive and negative

5. Focus on social growth

to help children learn to communicate effectively with adults and peers
to respect their own needs and those of others and learn to negotiate
(excerpted from website)

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