Mission Statement

Our mission is to guide students’ education in a loving, safe and nurturing home environment. Together with their families we strive to set each child up for success where playing, learning and growing are valued.

My educational philosophy is that all students have a right to learn, maximize their full potential and grow a life-long love of learning. The focus is on the whole child learning at his or her own pace with developmentally appropriate activities which promote social, cognitive, physical and emotional growth. I believe there are five essential elements which are conducive to learning:

1. The teacher’s role is that of a guide with gentle encouragement and questioning.

2. Student’s must have access to hands-on activities.

3. Student’s should be given opportunities for collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication to become valued members of our community.

4. Student’s should feel respected and comfortable to take risks and practice skills in a safe place of culturally diverse backgrounds.

5. I aim to partner with students, families and communities to be part of the village in our learning to grow environment.

Little Vine's Pretend Play Units

Each month our pretend play center changes to one of the themes below. These pretend play themes allow students the space to explore real world situations, while also developing their reading, writing, math, science, and cooperative play skills.