Our schools are typically 8- 10 students and they fill up fast.
"Ms. Jones makes school and learning fun. The kids are all so happy and excited to go to school every day. " - Parent of a 2nd grader
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Learn, play, and grow! In this full-time, in-person school, Heather creates a compelling, hands-on curriculum that exceeds NYC Department of Education standards. Material is individualized to each student, while working towards common academic, social, and emotional health goals.
We create a love of reading in children while bolstering decoding and comprehension skills through a series of book club projects that include:
We strive to help students contextualize their life experiences as a part of their larger society by:
We give children a strong mathematics foundation to become problem-solvers and critical thinkers using:
One of our favorite parts of the school day is afternoon lab time where we can tailor hands-on, project-based experiences to children’s areas of interest. We rotate among:
We believe outdoor, unstructured play is as integral and important to the school day as classwork. A child’s work is play and when they play together, children learn to co-exist.
We follow the Teachers College writers workshop approach which allows children to:
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Heather Swain has over 20 years of experience as an educator. She holds a masters degree in Philosophy of Education from Indiana University and has been a classroom teacher in Japanese public schools, a private school teacher in Brooklyn, a tutor, and the creative director of a public K - 5th grade after school program for over 400 children in New York City. She is thrilled to be back in the classroom where she can work directly with children and their families to individualize and maximize each child’s learning potential.
I believe children learn by doing. As a proponent of experiential education (envisioned by John Dewey and Maria Montessori), I begin teaching with a clear goal in mind, then work backward, creating a step-by-step plan to engage each child’s unique learning style while leaving room for children to discover and create along the way as they progress. I place great importance on the child’s social and emotional health to create a learning environment where students grow academically as they become more self-aware and compassionate human beings.
Our school makes it easy for students to learn and grow in personalized leaning environments.
Learn, play, and grow! In this full-time, in-person school, Heather creates a compelling, hands-on curriculum that exceeds NYC Department of Education standards. Material is individualized to each student, while working towards common academic, social, and emotional health goals.
Not all students learn the same way. That is why a variety of learning methods are incorporated in our classroom so every child can learn in their own way.
Our founding family is located in
Brooklyn, NY
and they are looking for more families to join them in this rapidly developing school.
If you're interested in joining us or have any questions please contact us!
Heather Swain has over 20 years of experience as an educator. She holds a masters degree in Philosophy of Education from Indiana University and has been a classroom teacher in Japanese public schools, a private school teacher in Brooklyn, a tutor, and the creative director of a public K - 5th grade after school program for over 400 children in New York City. She is thrilled to be back in the classroom where she can work directly with children and their families to individualize and maximize each child’s learning potential.
I believe children learn by doing. As a proponent of experiential education (envisioned by John Dewey and Maria Montessori), I begin teaching with a clear goal in mind, then work backward, creating a step-by-step plan to engage each child’s unique learning style while leaving room for children to discover and create along the way as they progress. I place great importance on the child’s social and emotional health to create a learning environment where students grow academically as they become more self-aware and compassionate human beings.
If you're interested in learning more or just have a quick question, contact me!
As the founder and teacher of this school I can help you with any questions you have.
