Preschool for ages 2.5-5 years - Coming in April!

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Whether your child has grown with us through the Infant Collective or is joining Sagewood for the first time, the Schoolhouse is where early learning expands through curiosity, connection, and hands on exploration.

At Sagewood, we believe children grow best in environments that are responsive, nurturing, and rooted in real experiences. The Schoolhouse supports children as they build confidence, independence, and meaningful relationships through play, creativity, and thoughtful daily rhythms.

Children are grouped into two gentle developmental stages that reflect where they are on their learning journey.

Songbirds are stepping into early preschool readiness. During this stage, children are developing language, self expression, and a growing sense of independence.

Their days are filled with creative materials, movement, music, storytelling, building, imaginative play, and sensory exploration. Educators support children as they practice communication, engage with peers, and explore new ideas in ways that feel joyful, supportive, and approachable.

Songbirds thrive in environments where routines feel safe, curiosity is encouraged, and emerging independence is gently supported with care.

Skylarks are confident, engaged learners ready for deeper exploration and growing responsibility. At this stage, children take part in longer investigations, build stronger friendships, and collaborate more intentionally with peers.

Through hands on projects, group problem solving, creative expression, and conversation, Skylarks strengthen critical thinking, literacy, communication, empathy, and independence. Kindergarten readiness develops naturally as children learn to follow routines, express their ideas, and see themselves as active participants within a group.

Skylarks are preparing to take their next steps grounded in confidence, connection, and a genuine love of learning.

At Sagewood, our approach to early learning is rooted in respect for children as thoughtful, curious, and unique individuals. Rather than following a single educational philosophy, we draw inspiration from a variety of research informed practices that support children’s growth across all areas of development.

Our environments are intentionally prepared to feel calm, engaging, and responsive, inviting children to explore, create, and connect in meaningful ways. Materials are chosen with care to encourage curiosity, focus, and hands on discovery.

Learning grows from children’s interests, questions, and real experiences. Educators observe closely, listen carefully, and adjust experiences to support curiosity, problem solving, and developing skills. Teachers guide and support children throughout the day, allowing ideas to unfold naturally through play, conversation, and exploration.

Daily rhythms balance structure and flexibility so children feel secure while also having space to wonder, experiment, and try new things. Relationships are central to classroom life, helping children build empathy, communication, and confidence with peers and trusted adults.

Nature, real materials, and sensory rich experiences play an important role in our days, supporting regulation, creativity, and connection to the world around us.

Whether arriving from the Infant Collective or joining Sagewood for the first time, every child enters a Schoolhouse where they are seen as an engaged participant in their learning, supported, encouraged, and celebrated as they grow.