Preschool

Children delight in simple activities like bread baking, painting, crafts, and clean-up. Puppet shows and stories capture a child’s imagination and help build strong language skills while lively counting games lay a foundation for mathematics. There is time for creative, imaginative free play each day, play that’s an essential part of physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth.

Daily excursions help children gain confidence in and an understanding of the natural world. Children run, climb, build forts, and experience the seasons in all kinds of weather. Classes explore the walled garden of the nearby Swedenborgian Church, the Presidio, and the Grade School play yard.

Movement is learning for the young child. Children develop motor skills, integrate the senses, and work cooperatively. Teacher-led movement games help integrate the senses, and support physical and emotional development. Fine motor and artistic expression are encouraged through watercolor painting, craft activities, cooking, and free play.