About Our Kindergarten

Critical thinkers...courageous problem-solvers...compassionate community builders.

 

Kindergarten at Bridger Creative Science School

 

• Constructivism is the idea that meaningful knowledge is actively constructed rather than passively absorbed.

 

• Constructivist theory guides our classroom experiences -  activities, environment and daily schedule.

 

• Exploration and problem solving are the focus of our program. This approach encourages creative thinking, communication and reflection.

 

• A thematic unit of study guides most activities. Recent themes include Becoming a Scientist, Story-making, Mapping and Insects. Literacy, math, science and other curriculum areas are integrated within these big ideas. 

 

• Children have extended time for open-ended exploration, play and work with a variety of materials to encourage collaboration, creativity, imagination and curiosity.

 

• Children discuss theories, ideas and findings. They learn from one another through listening and sharing their thinking throughout the day.

 

• Daily class meetings are a valued time for sharing and planning as a community.

 

• We emphasize relationships, community and social-emotional development. Kindness, collaboration, and caring for ourselves and one another are key classroom values.