We believe...  

• all children can learn and that all children want to learn

• learning should be self-directed

• with freedom comes personal responsibility

• children's opinions and feelings matter - a lot

• a noisy room usually means that a lot of kids are engaged and learning

• the world is our classroom

• knowledge - of art and emotions, of our bodies and geometry, of the natural world and the social world - is interconnected  

• in encouraging imagination and creativity and that sometimes this is messy

• we learn best when we are allowed to have "Aha!" moments on our own

• in encouraging (not forcing!) others to expand themselves and try new things

• physical movement is a crucial part of life

• children should be outside as much as possible

• families are the primary vehicle of education

• Most of all, we believe having it all is possible!