The Beavers class children range in age from 6 to 8. 

Age six represents a time of intellectual growth for children.  They are

beginning to use logical reasoning as they explore their world and themselves.  

This makes six-year-olds uniquely open to new learning.  They are able to use

their imagination, curiosity, and enthusiasm to become better readers, writers,

mathematical thinkers, scientists, artists, citizens, and friends.  

The Beavers classroom will support the growth that six, seven, and eight-year-olds

experience by allowing them to create meaning through play and open exploration of the world around them. Their exploration of numbers, shapes, letters, sounds, words, places, people, problems and solutions will guide the learning in the classroom.  The Beavers classroom will have a substantial weekly block of outdoor learning time to allow students to explore their immediate natural surroundings, make seasonal observations and create meaning tied to our rich environment.  

Growth, of course, cannot happen without appropriate risk-taking.  The first weeks of the Beavers classroom will focus on creating a safe, supportive, collaborative classroom culture that allows each student to feel comfortable engaging in ways that helps them stretch and grow. The class will work to come together as a team while also learning to value each other's unique talents and contributions.  Learning routines that will carry throughout the year will help each student to feel safe and trust in consistent systems of support.