At Skytown, teachers and parents work together to create a play-based, emergent curriculum. Our goal is to support the development of self-confident, self-aware, compassionate and empathetic human beings. Children are encouraged to use a wide variety of materials to explore their world, building their skills in literacy, math, and science.
The multi-age classroom allows for daily practice in social skills and communication. Skytown teachers choose our school for the unusual experience of collaborating closely with parents. Our dedicated staff makes sure the classroom is a rich environment, so as our children learn about their world, we parents learn about our children.
The multi-age classroom allows for daily practice in social skills and communication. Skytown teachers choose our school for the unusual experience of collaborating closely with parents. Our dedicated staff makes sure the classroom is a rich environment, so as our children learn about their world, we parents learn about our children.
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Skytown is one of the few co-operative schools in the Bay Area that offers both a toddler program and a preschool program. We offer play-based, emergent curriculum and a part-time schedule. Skytown's preschool classroom is big and bright, with many different areas to explore. Every day there are new activities to intrigue and challenge preschoolers of all ages.
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Skytown is a play-based preschool. We use elements of the Reggio Emilia philosophy to allow the curriculum to emerge from the children's own interests. Children move freely indoors and outdoors for most of the day, exploring their world as they choose. During this exploration they deepen their understanding of the natural world, math and science, literacy, and art.
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I have been an educator for 34 years. For most of that time I have worked with toddlers and preschoolers. I have also taught in elementary school, taught early childhood education courses at the university level, and led parenting classes. At all levels my work in education has filled my life with joy and a deep respect for young children and their families.
Core Values
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As a cooperative preschool, community is an essential element of who we are. We are a nurturing and supportive community of children, families, teachers and staff who practice "love in action." This love can be witnessed between the family and teacher relationships, through a sense of care and support among the parent community when things get hard, and in the supportive environment we create for children to grow.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is one of our 7 core values and guides our work together as a coop community. We work to create a deep sense of inclusion and belonging--where everyone in our community is welcomed, valued, seen and are able to bring their authentic and whole selves forward. We promote curiosity and understanding of experiences and viewpoints other than our own while upholding principles of fairness and justice.
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