9:00-2:45pm Welcome Activities: Students will be welcomed with variety of activities that reflect our focus for the week. This may include working on an art project, writing prompts, building, community games, choice time etc. Morning Meeting: All students will gather to begin our day. This may include music, weather, calendar, sharing and intention setting. Workshop 1: Students will be grouped by abilities and interests and will be guided through our weekly focus. Community Snack: Weather permitting, snack is eaten outdoors and as a…
9:00 A.M – 12:00 P.M. Welcome Activities: Students will be encouraged to participate in welcome activities before beginning the day. These are thematically planned and offered for all ages. They may include… Intention Setting: Students are guided to set intentions for the day and/or week. This may include learning a new skill, finding interest in a new project, taking on a new piece of work, literature, writing etc. This is a great way to develop independence, executive functioning skills and self-motivation. Morning Meeting: Students will meet…
9 A.M-2:30 P.M. Forest program is held at Watchung Reservation in Mountainside. Students spend the entire day learning and exploring in the Forest. The curriculum is emergent based on students’ observations, findings and interests. The program develops organically as students begin to build a relationship with the forest. Nature-based curriculum changes with the seasons. The whole-child approach to what they can feel, touch, see and experience. Ms. Christina has extensive experience with nature-based programs. Her experience working in a Danish preschool and living…
At Holistic, our goal is to create a community of like-minded families to help support and grow with one another. Parents are encouraged to join us by sharing expertise or passions. Some families choose to plan a long-term program, whereas others volunteer sporadically when time allows. We attend field trips that are open to all our community members and their families. We also hold a variety of events that all our members love to participate in.