Early Childhood
Early Childhood
Our Early Childhood curriculum encompasses a comprehensive program that integrates instruction across all developmental domains and early learning disciplines. It will allow our teachers to differentiate instruction, assess progress and make learning enjoyable while tapping into a child’s nature. Our curriculum will allow for growth in social-emotional learning, cognitive development, early literacy, mathematical thinking, and exploration through art, music, and creative movement.
Our teachers use their knowledge, experience, creativity, and skills as professionals to bring our curriculum alive in their classroom and ensure that each student is a fully-engaged learner.
"Our young learners are provided with the opportunity to engage in daily enriching activities and lessons that are focused on exploring the world we live in.
Each individual student's unique experience is supported by a team of knowledgeable educators who are dedicated to empower each child to reach their full potential through intentional play and skill building instruction."
- ShaRonda Sandidge, Head of Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Office
ShaRonda Sandidge
Head of Early Childhood Education
Elizabeth Hagen
Assistant Head of Early Childhood Education
Curriculum and Sample Schedule
Since our founding in 1971, The New School has provided a creative curriculum for Early Childhood Education. Our students' day is a balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities. Aligned with our own creative curriculum, Frogstreet, Heggerty, and Handwriting Without Tears curricula are utilized to further enhance our unique program, continuing to set our students apart.
Sample Schedule
Below is a sample schedule for our Early Childhood program. This will vary by the classroom and age.
Sample Schedule
7:30-8:30 Arrival/Centers
8:30-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-9:30 Language Discovery & Art Studio | M & W & F
Music & Outdoor Exploration | T & TH
9:30-10:00 Recess
10:00-10:30 Morning Meeting/Centers
10:30-11:30 Small Groups/Centers
11:30-12:00 Music and Movement
12:00-2:00 Rest Time
2:00-2:30 Centers
2:30-2:45 Snack
2:45-3:15 Recess
3:15-3:30 Goodbye Circle Time
3:30-5:30 After-Care/Departure
Curriculum
- Social-Emotional Development with Conscious Discipline
- Language and Literacy
- Gross Motor Development
- Fine Motor Development
- STEAM
- Social Studies
- Music and Outdoor Exploration