The Brella day
Few highlights of the day.
Morning circle
Everyday starts with a warm welcome as children gather to say hello, sing our greeting and calendar songs, and discuss the day ahead. We encourage participation at each child’s ability and help them feel confident in their role within the classroom.
Guided activities
Guided Activities introduce new concepts and are designed to be challenges that encourage growth and development. Activities are just beyond what the child is able to complete individually with ease, at which point the Teacher is there to guide, encourage, scaffold and support the exploration of the concept or project.
Literacy workshop
At Brella, the Literacy Workshop uses a unique blend of storytelling, movement and play to introduce early reading and writing skills and pique interest in academic concepts at all ages.
Movement & play
We offer ample time for children to move their bodies, play games and have fun outside and inside.
Small group activities
Small Group Activities at Brella are intentional provocations that invite 2-4 students to manipulate resources available in an open ended format. They are created to invoke moments of natural and healthy interactions where children are challenged to use their words, turn take and practice patience in close proximity play.
Guided activities
Guided Activities introduce new concepts and are designed to be challenges that encourage growth and development. Activities are just beyond what the child is able to complete individually with ease, at which point the Teacher is there to guide, encourage, scaffold and support the exploration of the concept or project.
Literacy workshop
At Brella, the Literacy Workshop uses a unique blend of storytelling, movement and play to introduce early reading and writing skills and pique interest in academic concepts at all ages.
Movement & play
We offer ample time for children to move their bodies, play games and have fun outside and inside.
Music
Our music specialists teach children early music principles and appreciation during dedicated music classes throughout the week. Classes introduce children to the concepts of rhythm, beat, and melody, as well as various instruments from around the world.
STEM
Our STEM specialists introduce children to new natural materials, scientific principles ranging from natural sciences, chemistry, technology, and engineering.
Studio art
Children explore collaborative art projects at times working independently and other collaboratively. Lessons focus on early at techniques, color theory, and art appreciation.
Gardening
Our gardening classes give children the opportunity to plant, tend to and harvest flowers, fruits, and vegetables in our garden.
Dance & yoga
We explore how our bodies move during weekly dance, yoga and movement classes.
Morning/Afternoon snack
A break in the day’s activities for children to replenish with a healthy snack. Children are encouraged to eat as independently as possible. Snack usually occurs between 9-10AM and 2-3PM each day.
Lunch
An opportunity for children to have a longer meal together, we use lunch as an opportunity to work on social and emotional skills as well as to enjoy food together as a group. Lunch usually occurs between 11-12PM each day.
Rest
Children are offered an opportunity to rest between 12-2PM each day. Infants, sleep on their own schedules throughout the day. We provide freshly laundered linens and clean cots/cribs for each child.
The Brella curriculum
We teach children through guided and open-ended activities across a variety of subject matters and experiences. These explorations incite curiosity and develop proficiencies in cognitive thinking, language development, social and emotional skills, practical life skills, and fine and gross motor skills.
Our educators are trained in early childhood development and are passionate about inspiring young learners.
Brella’s curriculum doesn’t stop at pick-up. Our home curriculum extensions allow families to continue the learning through easy and fun activity ideas.
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Our classrooms
Our age-based classes provide a nurturing and loving space for children to start their education.
Learn moreinfant
(Ages 3 months-17 months)
Overview
Children at this age follow their own individual schedules (naps, feeding) and participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities each day. Our infant classrooms are staffed by infant specialists with additional training in RIE principles.
toddler
(Ages 18 months-23 months)
Overview
Classmates enjoy an array of guided and collaborative activities that encourage social/emotional skills while also driving increased independence.
preschool
(Ages 24 months-6 years)
Overview
Our preschool students build cognitive and practical life skills through guided activities and independent exploration around a monthly theme.
Brella 101
Learn more about what to expect at Brella with our series of helpful guides.