OAKS

At Connecticut Friends School, the classrooms are set up with various developmentally enriching “Centers” around the room. These are enhanced with inviting provocations which are inspired by and set out for our curious Friends to discover each day. In addition to ample outside time, snack time*, and story time, children immerse themselves as they wish in this classroom setting. Learning-through-play opportunities abound in the Block Center, Writing Center, Dramatic Play Center, the Library, Manipulatives, Sensory Table, Parts of Things, the Science Center, and Art. Emotional learning is also emphasized as children learn to name and honor their feelings, peacefully navigate conflict and respect and value others.

Our teachers nurture each child’s strengths and interests, with a focus on instilling confidence; fostering academic, social, and emotional development; and cultivating a lasting love of learning.

Our students spend time each day outdoors exploring, learning, and playing together on our tree-covered playground, garden, outdoor classroom and around our 5-acre wooded campus.

For all details on the year’s tuition and enrollment options, please see our Application for Admissions.

* Healthy snacks are provided daily and included in the cost of tuition.

FOCUSES:

·       Kindness, empathy, understanding, and compassion are the backbones of the classroom.

·       Children are taught how to work cooperatively and share ideas and learn and grow from their friends.  Children work on their independence and discover their own passions.

·       The Oaks have month long studies, including  Self, Families, Community, Animals and Nature.  

STUDENT / TEACHER RATIO: 5:1

DAILY SCHEDULE

Oaks students can enroll in four or five mornings per week from 9am to 12pm with extended day options.

9:00 – 9:15 – Arrival / welcome
9:15 – 9:40 – Morning Meeting
9:40 – 10:30 – Outdoors/Playground
10:30 – 11:00 – Snack
11:00 – 11:45 – Project/Choice Time
11:45 – 12:00 – Storytime and end of the day routines
12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch Time (lunch bunch)
1:00 – 2:00 – Outdoors/Playground (extended day)
2:00 – 3:00 – Project/Choice Time (extended day)