Communication & Community
We're all parents here; instinctively we know that a deep, personal relationship between our kids and their teachers - and teachers and ourselves - is really the best way for our children to flourish. And the only way to achieve that kind of close relationship is to build a community of communication.
All of us at The Cedarhouse School view ourselves as your humble partners, and are dedicated to consistent, open communication with you. It's why owner Elizabeth is at the school regularly and available to speak with you. It's also the reason we provide regular parent teacher conferences complete with art work, photographs and an update on your child's progress.
Our small community is filled with dedicated parents and teachers. We welcome parents to become involved in any way that benefits the children or teachers - or parents themselves. Cedarhouse parents have given seminars on saving for college, taught a children's yoga class in our Creative Movement room, helped plant our sensory garden and cooked latkas in the Art/Lunch room. There are so many ways to become an involved member of the Cedarhouse community. We invite you to share your talents and passions!
Curriculum & Programs
The Cedarhouse School Infant and Early Toddler Programs are modeled after a blend of Piaget and Erikson philosophies of early childhood development, emphasizing sensory stimulation and language development. Inspired exploration and discovery are the goals of our Early Preschool and Preschool Programs, which incorporate ideas from the leading pioneers in early childhood learning such as Montessori, Vygotsky, and Erikson.
Our School Age program offers young elementary children in kindergarten through 4th grade a place to relax, reflect and challenge themselves both in our Summer Camp and Before & After School Program. With large spaces for active and creative pursuits, a comfortable area for reading and dramatic play and large, dedicated homework spaces and naturalized outdoor spaces, the Cedarhouse provides an environment for each unique personality.
At The Cedarhouse School, teachers write their own theme-based lesson plans, framed on the methods developed by a team of experts and based on leading research and best practices. This "flexible structure" encourages teachers to follow the lead of the class, and modify lessons when appropriate. The Cedarhouse School teachers act as facilitators as your child directs the learning by choosing activities or areas of interest. Our curriculum functions on a continuum with each classroom emphasizing the same academic interest areas in age appropriate ways. While your infant may be introduced to the "science" of water by splashing, your preschooler may learn about water displacement using boats, stones and leaves!
Our curriculum is designed to offer preparatory learning in a fun and inspiring environment. So, your preschooler will develop not only a solid academic foundation through the guided discovery of language arts, math, and science, but also creative expression by exploring theater, art, and music.
The Cedarhouse curriculum is supported by a beautiful facility, consciously designed to feel like home. Each spacious classroom has a cozy spot for reading, and zones for art, dramatic play, large motor development, even building and constructing! There's a creative movement room for fitness, dance, karate and gymnastics classes, a community lunch and art room, low windows for cheerful garden views, and covered porches that provide a refreshing change of scenery for your busy boy or girl.
Wee Willows and Precious Pines (6 weeks to 16 months)
Sensational Cedars (16 to ~20 months)
Marvelous Maples (~20 months to younger 2s)
Eager Elms (younger to older 2s)
Jumping Junipers (older 2s to younger 3s)
Awesome Aspens (younger to older 3s)
Wise Walnuts, Rising Redwoods & Outstanding Oaks (older 3s to 5s)
School Age Summer Camp Program (rising 1st - 5th graders)
Before & After School Program (K - 4th graders)
