At Highland Presbyterian Church Nursery & Weekday School, kindergarten is a joyful, enriching culmination of the early childhood years. Rooted in our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, our program nurtures children’s natural curiosity through hands-on exploration, meaningful relationships, creative expression, and in-depth project work that connects learning across subjects. Children develop strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, writing, and scientific thinking while building the confidence, independence, collaboration, and problem-solving skills they need for the years ahead. We believe children learn best when their ideas are valued, their questions guide discovery, and learning is filled with purpose, wonder, and beauty. Our kindergarten offers children the time and space to think deeply, take risks, discover their strengths, and grow into capable, compassionate, and enthusiastic learners.
Throughout the year, children engage in short- and long-term projects inspired by their interests, questions, and discoveries. They explore and express their ideas through many different “languages,” including art, music, movement, drama, construction, and storytelling. These experiences extend beyond words, giving children meaningful ways to investigate ideas, test theories, make connections, document their thinking, and share what they learn.
This approach deepens children’s understanding of literacy, writing, mathematics, and science, which are integral parts of our daily curriculum. By weaving foundational academic learning together with child-initiated exploration, creative expression, and collaborative problem-solving, we nurture children’s natural curiosity and help them become confident, capable, and enthusiastic learners. Our goal is to cultivate a lifelong love of learning, a sense of wonder about the world, and the confidence to ask questions, embrace challenges, and discover new possibilities.