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The MISSION of Foundations Early Care & Education is to build a community of curious learners. Our school provides an authentic and ever evolving learning environment in which children, families, and teachers co-construct an emergent curriculum based on our individual and collective needs, cultures, interests, and knowledge.  

 

Our VISION is to share our journey of learning and to inspire and redefine early care and education in our community. 

Philosophy of Education

The core of our philosophy of education draws inspiration from the work of the educators in the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy and the work of Madga Gerber who promoted RIE practices in the care of infants and toddlers. Key components of our philosophy include:

  • a deep respect for children
  • a strong understanding of child development
  • an emergent curriculum
  • the environment as the third teacher
  • experiences within nature and use of open ended learning materials
  • documentation of learning
  • building partnerships with families

Foundations Early Care & Education

Emergent Curriculum

Research & Evidence Based

Emergent Curriculum

Reggio-Inspired teaching requires a strong image of the child. We view children as capable and curious learners who construct their own knowledge through meaningful interactions within the environment and within the context of their relationships with others. This allows our children be the center of the learning taking place at school.

RIE

Research & Evidence Based

Emergent Curriculum

Respect is at the core of our work within our infant and toddler classrooms. We believe children are born as whole people and deserve respectful interactions with caring and attentive adults who engage them in the care-giving routines.

Research & Evidence Based

Research & Evidence Based

Research & Evidence Based

 Our team of educators are well versed in child development. We use Wyoming's Early Learning Standards as a framework to ensure we are supporting the whole child.  We work to educate our teachers on best practices as this forms the groundwork for quality care. Wyoming’s Coherent Path to Quality is used to build a shared vision of high-quality learning in our state.  

Making Learning Visible

The Environment as a Third Teacher

The Environment as a Third Teacher

 Learning is captured through images and quotes to share our journey with the children, families, and other educators.  We know that when children reflect on and share their learning, it becomes more meaningful to them.  In turn, creating a cycle of intrinsic motivation and a lifelong love of learning.  

The Environment as a Third Teacher

The Environment as a Third Teacher

The Environment as a Third Teacher

 Creating calm and welcoming environments with touches of home provides a beautiful backdrop for learning.  Environments are thoughtfully set up to invoke curiosity, encourage independence and provide opportunities to collaborate with others.   

Nature Based Learning

The Environment as a Third Teacher

Nature Based Learning

Our nearly 1/2 acre of outdoor space allows for ample opportunities to explore in the natural world, move our bodies, and take safe risks.  Nature provides hands on learning and meaningful conversations when we experience seasons and weather, as well as when we try our hand at gardening, planting, and harvesting. Miss Shelby M. is a certified outdoor educator! 

Loose Parts

Family Partnerships

Family Partnerships

Loose Parts allow for flexible thinking, problem solving, experimentation, and foster creativity as children build, create, tell stories, and sort materials in an infinite number of ways.  We use open-ended materials to allow for creative, innovative and child-led interest to surface through honoring children’s own thoughts and ideas.  

Family Partnerships

Family Partnerships

Family Partnerships

Our family advisory board (FAB!) is a vital component of our school. From book studies, parents socials, fundraising, and volunteer opportunities, our parents help hold our school up!  Bringing families into our classrooms creates a strong home to school connection to help reduce the stress of transitions children are often faced with when joining a new school

Risky Play

Family Partnerships

Risky Play

 Risky play is an essential part of development in young children.  We allow children the opportunity to climb, jump, balance, use tools, move with great speed, retreat in hideouts, and experience agreeable horse play.  Benefits of risky play include problem solving, working through stressful situations, building teamwork, as well as, setting and recognizing their own limits. 

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