Newtowne Parent Coop, pre-k info in 02138

Pre K Philosophy

Children find meaning and joy through play. Our commitment to this essential truth is seen in our rich, developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum.

Inspired by the progressive educational tradition of Reggio Emilia, we believe that children are not empty vessels waiting to be filled with adult-given knowledge, but are constructors of their own learning and experience. The teacher's role in such an environment is to facilitate, guide, observe, support, and inspire children.

This principle of "constructivism" has been developed in the renowned municipal preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Reggio schools are characterized by a deep engagement with the child at every level: the design of space; the pacing and schedule of the child's day; the availability of high quality, mesmerizing materials; and, above all, the quality of a child's relationships.

The classroom environments at Newtowne are carefully designed to promote a sense of wonder, inquiry, and human connection. We believe that the environment is a teacher; our bright spacious classrooms offer quiet spaces for children to work in small groups, cozy corners for being comfortable or alone, and engaging play structures at varying heights and angles for active gross motor and dramatic play.

During the course of the day, children have the opportunity to use different learning spaces for explorations involving nature, stories, engineering, mathematical reasoning, and music. Each classroom features a writing center and an expressive arts studio where children can develop their ideas in a variety of media. We also have a larger arts studio staffed by our all-school Atelierista, where children can find material resources, creative inspiration, and a dynamic place to let their imaginations run wild. At Newtowne, we believe that the expressive arts represent the many "languages of childhood."

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Accept vouchers

Yes

Inspection URL

http://www.eec.state.ma.us/ChildCareSearch/ProvDetail.aspx?providerid=4897

Special Needs

Asthma/Allergies, At risk, Autism, Developmental, Emotional/Social, Hearing Impairment, Learning, Medical Condition, Physical, Special Diet, Speech/Language

Operating hours

Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM