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THE LITTLE STEAMERS APPROACH

Curiosity leads the way.

Children learn deeply when they can wonder, investigate, create, and share their ideas. We begin with what captures each child’s attention, and build meaningful learning from there.

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OUR IMAGE OF THE CHILD

Capable.
Creative.
Full of ideas.

Every child arrives with strengths, questions, and a unique way of understanding the world. Our teachers listen closely, offer thoughtful materials, and give children time to test ideas and make discoveries together.

LEARNING IN ACTION

Four ideas shape every day

Follow emerging interests

Every child brings strengths, ideas, feelings, culture, and a unique way of understanding the world.

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Express ideas in many ways

Children thrive when they feel safe, understood, and connected to caring adults and peers.

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Explore through STEAM

Science, technology, engineering, art, and math come alive through purposeful play, real materials, and hands-on problem solving.

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Grow through relationships

Learning is strengthened by trusting relationships among children, teachers, and families. Everyone contributes to the process.

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EDUCATION AS RESEARCH

Teachers learn alongside children.

Our teachers are careful observers and thoughtful partners. They study children’s words, actions, and creations to understand their thinking and plan meaningful next steps.

Observe

Listen for questions and emerging interests.

Document

Make children’s thinking and growth visible.

Extend

Offer materials and experiences that deepen learning.

FAMILIES ARE PARTNERS

CHILDREN THRIVE WHEN SCHOOL AND HOME LEARN TOGETHER.

Families know their children best. We value ongoing conversation, shared observations, and the different cultures and experiences each family brings to our community.

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