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Kids learn through play, but what about the grown ups? The Grove School is a playground for everyone. Join the fun!
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During the school day, students in each of our classes have the opportunity to participate in one of our five strands classes. The strands that we provide for them are music, art, drama, Healthy-Me (physical fitness) and Eco Friends (science-based).  They rotate through the strands each week.

Each class participates in the strands for 30 minutes each day.  Ms. Tanya is the strands teachers and she utilizes her creativity and imagination to integrate the strands one with another.  For instance, while studying about the life cycle of a plant in their Eco-Friends strand class, they used theatrical play to reenact a seed sprouting.  (See above left photo.)

The photos included here show students working in each of the five strands.  Please click on the photos to see them larger and to read a description.

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When we set out to establish the outdoor experience for The Grove School–just like the classroom experience–we wanted it to be different. We want our parents, our children and our own staff to see it for the first time and come away thinking it is completely unique, interesting, dynamic and a difference-maker in a child’s growth opportunity.

We want children to explore, to experience a sensory environment with natural elements, to plant and watch things grow and, at the same time, connect these tangible experiences with learning in the classroom. Our mission is that everything must tell a story. All of our choices inside the building and outside are meant to enhance a child’s learning experience.

For example, when we made the choice to select recycled content plastic benches for adults and children, we now have the opportunity to share how those benches were made with everyone. The benches are made from recycled plastic household consumer items. Items that we all use everyday. We loved the benches so much–and, by the way, we have them in both adult and child size–we ended up buying planter boxes made of the same recycled plastic. The planter boxes will help us share gardening and a very cool sensory experience.

outdoor drum Music is such a great thing. There are some fantastic musical items available these days and even musical items suitable for the outdoors. We have two examples at The Grove School. One of them, currently dubbed our “Plant Drum,” was originally a gas cylinder. The cylinder was recycled, cut in half and then finished with special grooves that, when struck, create a musical note. Children will be able to explore their own musical gifts in a really neat way.

The Grove School team is only scratching the surface and will continue to strive to create unique experiences for our children. The concept of pushing ourselves to deliver today and tomorrow is why being part of The Grove School is such an inspiring thing.

Scott oversees design and construction of our school buildings and playgrounds. His vision is to create sustainable spaces that encourage amazing learning experiences.

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