Philosophy
The philosophy at Red Barn Academy believes in the rights and opinions of each child. A child is a competent, capable, and natural researcher who has the desire for knowledge and life and is always ready for challenges. Children are encouraged to build upon their own interests and paths while furthering their basic skills such as problem solving and emotions. We emphasize creativity, independence and connection.
Our Reggio Emilia inspired learning uses nature and the environment as a way of teaching curiosity and discovery. We focus on hands on learning and exploration to help students learn at their own pace.
Art Program
Our Atelier offers a creative space to foster creativity, fine motor skills and problem solving. Children can express their emotions by using creativity and imagination.
Our Art Instructor provides guidance through open-ended art and hands-on exploration.
Farm Life/Ag Program
Our farm consists of 2 alpacas, ducks, chickens and 3 goats as well as a large garden. Each day our children learn through hands on experiences from caring for animals to growing fruits and vegetables.
On the farm children will work with our Ag Specialist to learn how to nurture and care for our animals. Working on the farm will build social-emotional skills like responsibility and teamwork. In the garden they learn about science through composting, planting and daily upkeep of the plants. Gardening boosts healthy eating habits and improves willingness to try new foods.
We offer farm fresh eggs along with fruits and vegetables for our families to take home and enjoy.
Our farm and garden create a natural setting which help calm children and provide inner stability.
School Information
Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm
Full Day program offered 5, 4,3 or 2 days.
Open year round:
Academic Year is August- June
Summer Program is June- August
Curriculum:
Handwriting Without Tears- Students will learn to develop crucial readiness and pre-writing skills.
Classes:
Early Preschool ages 2-3 years old
Curriculum is kept fun and works with each child at their individual level. We encourage independence as well as creativity and learning through play.
Preschool ages 3-4 years old
Curriculum works with each child to meet their individual level. We encourage social-emotional growth as well as academic creativity.
PreK ages 4 year-olds
Focused on Kindergarten readiness and academic confidence. We encourage social and emotional development.
TK ages 4-6 years old
We use a modified Kindergarten curriculum to promote school readiness and ensure children have the foundation for success in Kindergarten.
Outdoor Learning
Our outdoor space is a natural extension of the classroom. We offer sensory exploration, active play areas, creative play activities and mindful exploration. Our space fosters social-emotional growth, deep connection to nature and a space to build coordination, balance, and teamwork.