Encouraging creativity and independent thinking is an important part of early childhood education. Yet many of the most popular toys and pastimes suggested for children actively discourage these developments. One of the most innocent-seeming culprits here is the coloring book, which parents have turned to time and again to keep kids occupied quietly for an [...]
One thing you will see consistently in our children here at Discovery School is a smile on their faces. Of course we have your typical bumps and bruises and conflicts between children, but overall Discovery School children enjoy coming to school each day and like to stay as long as possible to be with their [...]
Touching, feeling, exploring color and texture is experiencing the world of creativity and expression through mediums of fun and learning. Discovery kids have outside spaces to explore: fence weaving, wood, pots, murals and of course plenty of blacktop easels. Worksheets do not replace the sensory activities to teach the same lesson. When a child feels the apples, sorts the nuts, explores the [...]
Discovery is a Family Center and home. Over the year 41 years we have been a family business learning and listening to children and their families and what they need. Our four acre property is alive with environments and places to explore and discover what is there now and what they want it to be. [...]
Discovering through the natural environment of our estate is where learning really becomes knowledge to build on. Exploring, seeing animals born, growing and needs of each stage of their development help children see their own peers and how they change over time. Animals and children are natures creatures to care and learn from each other.
Learning to use creative tools and materials is an important part of the day for Discovery School children. Multiple times a day we work together in groups and individually on creative projects the children can use at school and bring home with them to share with family and friends.
This constructive use of their time [...]
Students from area public schools, grades one through five can complete homework, help care for our animals, play organized sports and games or work through an educational computer center. A full day program is available when public schools are closed.
Glen Acres and Fernhill Elementary schools currently bus to us.
