Treehouse
Ages 4 – 5 / Pre-K & TK
The Treehouse is aimed at preparing children for Kindergarten through a hands-on, play-based approach. Children in this class participate in a daily routine made up of morning invitations to play, community time and opportunities for exploratory learning that is aligned with Kindergarten readiness standards. This program builds upon the Sunroom and expands those skills. Children are supported through an individualized experience while striving to master social-emotional regulation, foster independence, and build self-confidence for their transition into a new academic setting. Treehouse students leave Oneonta confidently prepared for for their next adventure.
Kinder Prep
With a progressive curriculum focused on social-emotional development, children leave the Treehouse ready to tackle the expectations of a new academic journey. Teachers support play while folding in developmentally appropriate opportunities to meet Kindergarten readiness standards by utilizing the skills developed in previous OCNS classrooms.
Self Confidence
When social-emotional needs are at the forefront of learning children develop secure and trustful feelings about their community. This allows students to feel confident in contributing and participating in their classroom. In the Treehouse students are honing their skills to be attentive and engaged participants in their educational experience.
Fluid Structure
Students move through their day feeling confident in knowing they are the guides of their education. From explorations, to play in the yards, and reflective community time, students take ownership of their roles and can expect that their interests will always be met with encouragement while maintaining a comfortable routine.
Critical Thinking
Children are supported through inquisition and exploration. We encourage students to learn and grow from the process rather than focusing on a singular result or product. Through this journey the development of a broader lens for learning emerges.
A broader lens for learning
Critical thinking is developed at an early age by allowing children to imagine, attempt, and ask questions that promote dialogue. We believe that dialogue elicits large scale learning when children are in a space and community that organically encourages that inquisition. The Treehouse promotes this by utilizing open ended explorations, holding space for students to share personal stories, and invitations to participate in small group experiences that promote collaboration. In this space students are demonstrating their mastery through autonomous presentation of skills gained in previous years. Aptly named, the Treehouse sits above the other classrooms, upstairs. It is a space where students navigate much more independently and can often be seen collaborating in small groups with their friends.
$6950/Year
Monday-Thursday, 8:30-12:30
Ms. Mary
2 working parents
15 students