Child-centered nature-based education
Our nature-based curriculum at North Routt Preschool uses a thematic, place-based approach. Students immediate environment is the catalyst for learning. Using themes to tie together all areas of learning, math, literacy, art, music, movement, and social/emotional skills, thematic learning allows young children to make connections and build on what they already know.
Place-based learning goes beyond the classroom and playground and out into our community. Preschoolers are able to visit nearby State Parks and learn from the rangers! Regular trips to Steamboat to visit popular things like parks, the library and the ski area promote the sense of community that we are a part of, being part of Clark and Routt County as a larger community.
While centralizing our unique experiential nature-based learning, North Routt Preschool also maintains the Best Practices standards outlined by First Impressions of Routt County in accordance with the Colorado Department of Education standards for early childhood education. We conduct regular program and staff assessments to ensure quality education and care. North Routt Preschool is an approved early childhood education site for the Colorado Preschool Program, an honor shared with only four other early childhood education programs in the area.
Place-based learning goes beyond the classroom and playground and out into our community. Preschoolers are able to visit nearby State Parks and learn from the rangers! Regular trips to Steamboat to visit popular things like parks, the library and the ski area promote the sense of community that we are a part of, being part of Clark and Routt County as a larger community.
While centralizing our unique experiential nature-based learning, North Routt Preschool also maintains the Best Practices standards outlined by First Impressions of Routt County in accordance with the Colorado Department of Education standards for early childhood education. We conduct regular program and staff assessments to ensure quality education and care. North Routt Preschool is an approved early childhood education site for the Colorado Preschool Program, an honor shared with only four other early childhood education programs in the area.
fun field trip photos!
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