Day in the life
You: What did you do today?
Your Kid: 😶
The old adage… “just played,” a shoulder shrug, or even more likely, silence. We’re here to fill in the blanks.
Each year at Piper is a bit different, but a typical day is a mix of learning about friendships, discovering their independence, expressing their own thoughts, solving problems with new ideas (their ideas), and lots of exploring outside with art, nature, and movement. In the end, it’s all geared for your child to be happy, safe, ready for what’s next, and to know that they matter.
BROAD STROKES:
Class meetings are held at the start of the day in each classroom. Bringing everyone together to begin the day strengthens connection and social awareness as they listen to the thoughts and ideas of others, builds confidence and communication when sharing personal stories in a caring environment, and allows curiosity to emerge - as the consistent routine promotes predictability. Ever wonder why your child likes to read the same book over and over? Same thing. Kids look for familiarity to make sense of the world. Predictability reinforces self-assurance, which gives a greater sense of control, comfort, and courage.
Outdoors, children explore everything from an art studio, to gardening, to a woodshop, to a creek. Yes, a creek. Each class schedule includes about a third of the day outdoors, with additional opportunities depending on interests.
As for our curriculum, it’s embedded in all we do… individually, in small-group settings, and with whole-class projects. Check out each of the program pages to get the gist of how we combine our respect for child interests with traditional school readiness.
You get it. Piper’s awesome for kids.
But, what about for you?
For starters, we wrote this while sitting in the Community Room… a dedicated space just for you. As a Piper Parent, you can drop off your child, stay and grab a coffee, set up for a remote work day, and even make breakfast. Preschool is a big deal and takes a lot of trust. We get it. Turns out, it’s not just for kids.
PARENT PERKS:
A place to work… with coffee, snacks, and great tunes.
New friends for dinners, drinks, and maybe even vacations.
A child with independence. Clutch.
A child with confidence. Double clutch.
Maybe even a little shoe-tying.
Probably an artist, actually.
At least a very in-tuned creative force of watercolor.
More free time to childlessly frolic about.
Exclusive access to our early education experts.
Hand-holding through Kindergarten apps.
First dibs on our ticketed events and classes.
Probably a free CD from Mr. Parker… our resident rockstar.
You’re in.
If we’re your people, you probably already know it. And if we’re right for you, we’re most likely right for your kid, too. If Piper is your first choice, just let us know. Check that box and take a breath.