Play-based Curriculum

Highlands celebrates each season and a diverse array of holidays and customs. The curriculum is often centered around a holiday, culture, or event in order to create a rich experience for the students. In addition, the students participate in two circle times led by the teachers that include music and sharing, and are accompanied by a relevant story or lesson presented in a fun, interactive way. The teachers at Highlands incorporate letters, words, numbers, and science into their lessons while staying true to the play-based philosophy of the school.

Extra-curricular Enrichment

The Highlands curriculum includes a weekly movement class where small groups of kids participate in obstacle courses, games, and other fun agility building activities in the facility's gym.  On top of daily art projects, there is a dedicated art teacher on site each week who organizes one on one projects.  In addition, there are other enrichment classes that are all led by engaging, credentialed preschool teachers and specialists. 

The teachers at Highlands facilitate social interactions for the children, modeling how to share, take turns, and communicate productively with each other and with adults.  Challenges are handled with gentle words and positive redirection.