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OUR CLASSROOMS

Acorn Infant Program: 

In our infant program the children will learn to trust caregivers and build relationships with peers through a nurturing and responsive environment.  Opportunities are provided to explore and investigate in a variety of ways, this will support meeting infants physical and cognitive milestones. Each child will learn they are valued and respected throughout our program.   

Acorn Wobber Program

In our Wobbler Program children will begin to gain confidence in expressing themselves Through predictable routines and consistent boundaries children will build independence and feel safe to freely explore their environment.   Children will start to use verbal communication in their correspondence with peers and adults. Opportunities are provided to explore and investigate in a variety of ways to support age appropriate developmental milestones. Each child will learn they are valued and respected throughout our program. 

Acorn Toddler Classroom 

In our Toddler Program children will begin to express their personal interest,  learn through trial and error and test boundaries. Children’s imagination will flourish, and they will develop strong bonds with the adults and peers in their lives.  Nurturing and responsive environments support children’s growth. Opportunities are provided to explore and investigate in a variety of ways to support literacy awareness, social emotional, cognitive, physical and language development.  Each child will learn they are valued and respected throughout our program. 

Acorn Mixed Age Program (Preschool)

Students in our program will be the explorers and investigators of their own environment. The children will become confident in their academic skills as well as the ability to advocate for their own needs. Through clear and consistent boundaries children will practice  self regulation, conflict resolution and expressing their own emotions. Children will develop friendships and begin to show empathy. Opportunities will be provided for children to guide their own learning as daily lesson plans directly relate to classroom observations of children’s interest and developmental milestones.  Children will be exposed to the importance of being a positive influence in our community by participating in nature explorations and community outings.

The Following are Virtual Tours so that you can explore our program by age level.

  • Infants 6 weeks to 12 months  
  • Wobblers (12 to 24 Months)
  • Toddlers (24 to 36 Months)
  • Preschool (3 to 5 Years)

 

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Phone: 303.938.8233
info@theacornschool.org
2845 Wilderness Place
Boulder, CO 80301

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The Acorn School for Early Childhood Development does not discriminate against personnel, clients, potential clients, volunteers, or any person or group on any basis, including race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, socioeconomic status, marital status, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, or mental or physical disability. The Acorn School for Early Childhood Education will provide translated materials available upon request.

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Phone: 303.938.8233
info@theacornschool.org
2845 Wilderness Place
Boulder, CO 80301

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