Third Teacher

At Little Owl, the environment is considered the “third teacher” and an essential component of our curriculum. The classroom is child-centered, providing meaningful and engaging materials to facilitate small and large group explorations and focused project work.

A supply of backup materials is kept in storage and regularly used to supplement interests emerging in children’s play. Some materials are presented with guidance to introduce new skills and techniques. Most materials are open-ended as possible to inspire multiple ideas to take form. We believe that children have a right to be educated in an inspiring and welcoming environment.