Learning Beyond the School Year

Summer offers a different kind of opportunity for our young learners- from learning through play, conversations, stories, art, music, nature and hands-on exploration our students build on the skills they learned throughout the year. Playing and learning alongside other children helps them practice sharing, cooperating, problem solving and building new friendships.

Our Summer learning does not look like a traditional school year. In fact, some of the most meaningful learning happens when children are given opportunities to explore their interest, ask questions and try something new.

Our summer lemonade stand turns pretend play into a hands-on learning experience. Children use “tickets” as money to purchase lemonade, giving them an opportunity to practice counting, making choices, taking turns, communicating with others, and beginning to understand how money is exchanged.

During our safari scavenger hunts, children become explorers as they search for animals, objects, colors, shapes, and other hidden treasures. Scavenger hunts encourage observation, problem-solving, teamwork, language development, and curiosity.

Water play gives children a chance to cool off while experimenting and discovering. Pouring, scooping, measuring, filling, and emptying containers introduces early science and math concepts while strengthening fine and gross motor skills.

Activities like these remind us that learning can happen anywhere. Whether children are counting tickets at a lemonade stand, searching for clues and experimenting with water they are building skills, relationships, and memories along the way.