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Academics
We offer a Montessori-based
curriculum in multi-aged, open classroom settings.
However, we also combine other educational approaches in
order to meet the needs of all the children.
As each child has his/her own unique personality and
interests, it is our aim to provide a curriculum that inspires
and nurtures these various needs of the children.
Our open classroom style allows children to fully explore
and pursue their special areas of interest.
We, therefore, offer a program with an extremely
stimulating math and language curriculum, as well as a program
rich in arts and sciences.
The Preschool program is for children 3 to 5 years. The Primary classroom serves children 4.5 to 6 years. The Elementary Program is for children 6 to 9 years. Starting in the 2008-2009 schoolyear, Tara will offer a new Upper Elementary class for children 9 to 11 years old.
Our curriculum is
theme-oriented and we access the wonderful resources we have in
our families and community to make our learning as experiential
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Tara
Redwood School bases its curriculum on the following values:
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Insight
- Develop a deeper understanding
of our unlimited potential
- Develop awareness of the
effects of our actions on oneself, others and the environment
- Understanding our emotions in
order to exercise the freedom to make skilful, compassionate and
helpful choices.
2.
Authentic Speech
- Speaking words that are
helpful, kind, encouraging and complimentary.
- Refraining from speaking words
with ill intent i.e ., divisive speech, lying, gossip,
harsh speech, name-calling, belittling, and exclusion.
3.
Kindheartedness
- Showing respect and compassion
for all living beings (creatures great and small).
- Taking responsibility for
helping others whenever possible.
- Being mindful not to harm or
kill others.
4.
Generosity
- Practicing generosity and
sharing our material belongings, our knowledge, our time and
resources.
- Not taking that which has not
been offered or does not belong to you.
5.
Tolerance
- Practicing patience, respect,
acceptance and forgiveness of differences
- Not responding with anger,
jealousy, pride or resentment
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Tara
Redwood School . 5810 Prescott Road .
Soquel, CA 95073 . 831-462-9632 . e-mail . map |
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