Shady Lane's staff and educators take great pride in creating a school where teachers listen, where parents participate and where children thrive and flourish. Our educational program responds to the individual strengths and developmental needs of each child. In the process, we help your child grow as an individual, in relationship with others and the worlds of materials and ideas.
Children emerge from Shady Lane more giving, confident, independent, curious, and able to solve problems and resolve conflict. We help students search for and form their own questions, ideas, and meaningful solutions in an environment of mutual trust.
Young 2's »
Young Twos reach important milestones of independence, self-awareness, creative expression and play. Teachers focus on process, technique, explorations, and experimenting of materials rather than on resulting product.
Older 2's »
A day attuned to physical, sensory, language, emotional and social development, play-centered, with quiet choices and calming periods to help pace our day.
Young 3's »
In the Young Threes, educators show children how to be partners in play. We encourage the children to solve their own problems by giving them the words to use. "What's the problem? How can we solve this?"
Older 3's »
Our classroom supports large and small group, and individual learning experiences, with places to design and build, dress-up and play, explore books and write messages, care for animals and plants.
Young 4's »
A daily mix of teacher-directed activities with those chosen by students: group time with stories and songs, block or dramatic play, sand, art and writing activities, puzzles and games, ample time in the gym and playground.
Older 4's »
Older fours gain social skills and independence, moving seamlessly through a variety of environments: a cozy library, computer station, large science area, mini art studio, and block building and dramatic play area.
Partners Class »
This mixed-age class encourages our older, more experienced children to mentor younger children. This sets the stage for your child to grow within supportive and loving atmosphere, open to many new and interesting ideas.
Mixed Age Class »
An inclusive classroom, where typically developing children and children with diagnoses on the autism spectrum learn and thrive a seamless classroom setting.
