"It takes a village to raise a child."
ancient African proverb
...where school, family and community come together to enrich, engage and nurture children in an intentionally small, child-empowered learning environment.
Why choose us?
"Small schools are not less by virtue of their size; they are more." - Stuart Grauer
A Microschool, an intentionally small educational option in our growing community, makes it possible meet the varying academic, social, and emotional needs of each unique child. In the early childhood years, we support families with understanding as their young children adjust from their familiar home to their new school environment. Mutually respectful relationships are formed and built upon in a program of consistency with our students and teachers, allowing for a seamless transition as children grow across grade levels. The benefits of our offerings are unmatched.
The Village Microschool ...
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is parent-owned and operated from a place of felt need
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will always remain small in class size, even as town populations increase
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is a place where families will always be valued
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uses ongoing informal assessments to guide each student along their own learning path
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supports student-centered growth and is responsive to student needs
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provides more flexibility than traditional school
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offers many opportunities for collaborative play and learning
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allows educators to spend more 1:1 time with each student
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honors children's passions and ideas and designs curriculum with student interests at the forefront
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encourages self-expression in all of the arts, including, but not limited to painting, drawing, sculpture, music, theater and literature
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embeds S.T.E.A.M. in play-based activities, projects, and routines
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allows for ample time spent immersed in nature and all the elements
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embraces the whole child, ensuring they feel safe, empowered and encouraged, while at the same time helping provide structure, expectations and responsibilities for themselves, each other, and our “village”
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uses community outreach as a valued resource to establish an understanding of their place in the world around them