The Cottage Georgetown

Philosophy

We are inspired by RIE (www.rie.org), Non-Violent Communication and many others advocating for respectful communication with children.

Our learners are the curriculum, and their interests will always be our main priority! With that said, we are so inspired by the richness of the world around us and will have the opportunity to deep dive into some really exciting topics together!

Here are some things that inspire us:

Nature Exploration, Herbal Studies, Gardening & Botany- Nature Walks, Observation/ Nature Journaling, Plant Identification Cooking/Baking – every week our learners will get the opportunity to prepare nutrient dense food for the community Rich Literature and Poetry – chapter books, picture books, classical and modern literature, myths and fables, poetry memorization and recitation Art History, Artists Study and lots of hands on creativity Science – learn science by doing science, story-like format, visit museums, read biographies, labs, journaling History – immersive experience and interdisciplinary learning Philosophy and Ethics – curiously explore ideas together Music – history and composer study Reading/Writing – nature-inspired, hands-on curriculum that gives children a strong foundation in phonics, reading, and writing skills Math – aim to help the learner develop a deep understanding of math concepts, proficiency and fluency with fundamental skills and lots of learning math through games Seasonal and Global Celebrations

I wonder what inspires your learners? We are excited to find out!!

About our program

At The Cottage, the nourishment of the body and emotions are just as important to us as the nourishment of the mind. When a child feels at ease emotionally and nourished physically, the possibilities for learning are endless.

We trust that children are biologically driven to learn and incredibly motivated, curious and creative. We want to honor, preserve and protect that curiosity by providing a safe space for children to exercise their independence, follow their interests, and help build the school they want. They will be active participants in their learning journey by deciding what they want to be learning, creating and amending rules, forming school committees and activities, planning field trips & events and other essential parts of running a school.

We are so inspired by the richness of the world around us and will have the opportunity to deep dive into some really exciting topics together!

We are thrilled to create a thriving community of inspired learners!