At Orange Tea School, it starts with the heart!
We believe that emotional intelligence is the foundation upon which all other intelligences are built and that preschool is the key time for instilling feelings of empowerment and empathy. Through imaginative play children naturally explore and practice these concepts on their own. Woven into our curriculum are tools and practices for expanding awareness and emotional resiliency.
Child - Led Curriculum
Students have daily opportunities for small and large group activities with plenty of time for self directed play. Our curriculum is created for and with the children centered around each classes interests, experiences and skills. Though play is the core of our program, we also prepare students for the more structured school environments that most of them encounter upon graduation.
Stewardship
Daily connection with nature is a core commitment in our program. Respect and responsibility for one's environment is a quality of joy to be inspired rather than a skill to be taught. The inviting atmosphere of our home based school belongs to every student that comes through our gate and provides a safe and fun environment for students to transition smoothly from their home to elementary school.