Cooperative learning playgroup/ Alternative to traditional school for 4-6 year olds

[Anonymous]

Hi all, I am part of a co-operative learning playgroup in Adams Morgan that serves as an alternative to traditional school. We are expanding and enhancing the group this year and will be able to accommodate new families this fall. Right now we are accepting 4-6 year olds.

We meet three days a week, with two days (Wednesday and Thursday) at our rented space in Adams Morgan, plus one day each week (Friday) devoted to a field trip. The kids often meet other days as well on an informal basis. The two activity days consist of both free play (with creative props and materials, in a large indoor space or outdoors) and planned activities and projects.

We are in the process of hiring an experienced facilitator to start in the fall, and each family participates in the school on a cooperative basis. Parent participation has helped keep costs affordable.

Our philosophy centers on facilitating children’s self-directed learning by providing safe, engaging learning environments where children learn at their own pace and according to their own interests. We are striving for a diverse student body and a multicultural curriculum and are dedicated to building a global consciousness as a part of our everyday activities.

Free play, arts, and science projects serve as vehicles for the children to learn how to understand themselves and the world; think critically and independently; make good decisions; cooperate with others; and develop valuable character traits such as perseverance and confidence.

Participating families have been meeting informally throughout the summer for those interested in meeting the group.

If you would more information about the group, please contact me at [e-mail]. (If you respond here, I may miss it, so please e-mail me if interested.)

Best,
Stacey

[Anonymous]

We were also part of this group this year and LOVE it. Come and check it out!