As enrollment forges on, we’re happily meeting all kinds of new families.
During one recent meeting an educated mother asked, “So how do you incorporate all kids’ interests?”
A valid question. Our cohorts are intentionally small so that we can individualize the content for them as often as possible, but without sounding harsh – we don’t live in a bubble. Not every kid gets lessons catered to their interests every single day. We value making learning engaging and relevant, but we’re also here to address what all of our kids need as a collective and what needs to get done.
So while their academic and personal interests, growth, and needs are incorporated, sometimes they’re presented with things that aren’t “of interest” but, we may see a need for it. Or they engage in it because they’re supporting someone else’s interest.
Like my dad always told me and what I didn’t understand until I was an adult is, it is what you make of it.
It’s a big idea but most of our kids learn very early on that their thoughts and ideas are incorporated, their voices are heard, and that we care about them. There is a trust that is established and so they’re willing to work just as hard for us as we are for them.
It takes perspective building. It takes understanding. It’s a partnership.
Beyond the tangible tactics, when they show up for us, we have the time and energy to continue cultivating opportunities for them and they’re all equally as important.
So if you’re open to thinking about how we can help your child individually and as a part of group, we’d love to connect with you.
