At Woodstock Nursery School, we celebrate childhood through nature and play-based learning.
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Our daily routine integrates the Vermont Early Learning Standards with bountiful time learning and playing outside, free play, art and music.
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Our classroom is located on the first floor of the beautiful and historic Little Theater in Woodstock, Vermont. The open, airy space is filled with natural light and has an attached kitchen allowing us to bake healthy snacks. We have created a homey, simple environment where the children may comfortably explore and play.
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Abundant exposure to nature, music, dance, yoga and mindfulness are embedded in the weekly schedule. We take frequent excursions to the town library, nearby Ottaquechee River, Faulkner Park, Vail Field and Mount Tom.
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At WNS, we encourage independent thinking and problem solving to help children gain respect and confidence in themselves. Social and emotional development are key components of the WNS daily practices. This includes positive reinforcement and inspiration to use language and strategies for sharing. WNS provides opportunities involving creativity, exploration and discovery.
Daily Schedule
8:00 - 9:30 Welcome and settle in, free play, art activity, seasonal curriculum activity
9:30 - 10:00 Morning meeting/movement
10:00 - 10:15 Snack
10:15 - 10:30 Clean up, bathrooming, getting dressed for outside
10:30 - 12:00 Outside adventuring in the natural world
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 1:00 Pack up, bathrooming, story time, puzzles and drawing
*pick up @ 12:30-1:00 pm for preschool*
1:00 - 2:30 Rest time
2:30 - 3:00 Quiet choices, independent play, clean up
3:00 - 3:15 Snack
3:20 - 4:00 Outside time and pick up