Bon Juju Preschool curriculum draws from diverse and eclectic inspirations and includes rotating learning units where we delve into the day's Focus. The Focuses are designed to broaden a student's world-view and support them in learning, creating, and growing into themselves.

Monday: Performing Arts  

As an engaging and playful way to explore the world, Performing Arts centers as the heart of the program. "Research shows that children who sing/dance/act/play their little hearts out are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement compared with their non-performing friends — and they tend to have enhanced cognitive, motor, and social development to boot" (source)  In addition, Performing Arts builds quick thinking and problem solving, self-confidence, and introduces new emotions and builds empathy. Family and friends will share in the joy during student's seasonal performances!

Tuesday: Academics   

My educational philosophy supports student-led play and allows for creative and flexible movement within our daily rhythm, while also recognizing the need for young learners to practice skills needed in a larger class & teacher-led environment (self-sufficiency, ability to follow directives, age-appropriate academics). I am most aligned with Reggio and Waldorf pedagogy, and blend co-learning and student-led activities (Reggio) with the gently-led instruction of Waldorf into my curriculum design (think baking, gardening, storytelling, teacher-led movement in circle time, etc.).      

Wednesday: Life & Social Skills  

The Life & Social Skills units are inspired by my own parenthood - and what I wanted my young daughter to know! I teach basic life skills, manners, safety, and how to move through the world with autonomy and respect. These skills are simple but essential! How to behave around dogs in a park, polite greetings with eye contact, parent's names and phone numbers, table manners, acts of kindness, body boundaries, just to name a few! We learn these essentials through games, stories and song. 

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Thursday: Cohort's Choice   

Cohort’s Choice is my homage to unschooling - the homeschooling philosophy that allows children to choose topics that inspire them, and follow learning about that passion in an organic and unrestrained way. Reggio preschools operate with a similar philosophy - with the teacher facilitating projects and acting as co-learner next to students. On Thursdays we might explore what clouds are made of, or build a cardboard city, or make a movie - our imaginations are the limit (and they are pretty limitless ;)  

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Friday: Fine Arts 

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​While creative art is a part of all our days, on Fine Art Fridays we focus on a project directive that is more involved and structured. I use this day to naturally bring us closer to our community and families - as students might paint pictures for elders in care, or make a sculpture for their sibling or parent! Heading into the weekend with something tactile they are proud of feels good and builds self-efficacy :)