Welcome to the Hickory room!
Meet the Hickory Team!
The Hickory classroom is thoughtfully designed for our preschool-aged children, typically between 3 and 4 years old. Upon entering the space, you will quickly notice our nature-inspired materials and collections of loose parts intended to stimulate imaginative play in our young learners. Our children are often engaged in sensory experiences that include water, sand, playdough, and slime. We strongly believe in process-oriented art, encouraging the children to explore materials and express their creativity through painting, drawing, cutting, sculpting, gluing, and designing, all with minimal direction from their teachers. Our curriculum places a significant emphasis on nurturing the social and emotional development of our children. We also enjoy leaning into the ever-changing interests of the group, which may lead us to explore animal science one week, and robots the next! The children entering Hickory do not need to be toilet trained. Our space features a small, child-sized toilet and ample room to accommodate teachers for assisting with changing. We also have an adult-sized toilet for children who may be more comfortable with such accommodations. Additionally, the Hickory classroom is designed to encourage successful napping or resting. We incorporate room-darkening shades, ambient white noise, and comfortable cots to ensure a relaxed environment.
