4/5 Year Old Explorers
Deerstream is pleased to offer Explorers, a CORE class for 4-5 year old children.
Inspired by Charlotte Mason, the British educator and philosopher, this class emphasizes Mason’s two main goals for early education: good habits and good ideas. Our young Deerstreamers will learn and practice the good habits of students: following classroom procedures, showing consideration for classmates and teachers, listening and contributing, helping take care of the classroom, and taking turns. They will do all of this in a warm environment where these skills are modeled and taught. They’ll also be presented with a feast of good ideas: Scripture, prayer, and poetry, the enjoyment of living books, nature study, open-ended materials, art and music, and plenty of free play. Explorers enjoy an atmosphere of joyous learning and discovery and connection with one another, while quietly laying the groundwork for academic skills to come.
Who? Students must be 4 years old by August 31 to be eligible for the Explorers CORE class. They must be able to manage toileting independently and function in a developmentally appropriate way in a group of peers.
When? Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 9:15-12:15.
Students may register for one morning OR two mornings: Monday/Wednesday or Monday/Thursday.
Students may also sign up for Deerstream’s Afternoon Enrichment program. Parents can register a student for Café and Play from 12:15-1:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday and/or Thursday if they would like. They are eligible for select afternoon enrichment classes which may or may not be available every semester.