| New School Prepares Children for Lifetime of Learning, Healthy Lifestyle |
| Friday, 06 November 2009 19:16 | |||
 Portland, Oregon, November 2009 — Imagine a preschool where learning about organic foods and solar energy is considered as valuable as early reading and writing skills -- where locally sourced organic produce and dairy products are served in a welcoming learning environment filled with natural light, sustainable products and filtered air and water.
The Grove School™, a new preschool opening in Plano, Texas, and Cary, North Carolina this January, offers curriculum, nutrition and a sense of community that reflect the guiding principles behind its healthy mind, body and planet philosophy. After extensive research, a group of professionals with more than 35 years of expertise in early childhood education discovered that many parents nationwide were seeking a new kind of preschool experience. They were searching for an environment that incorporates traditional curriculum as well as a program that folds social purpose and healthy lifestyle education into daily activities, offering a high-quality and well-rounded education. The Grove School will immerse children ages 2 to 5 in extraordinary educational opportunities for a lifetime of learning and connection with their community, while preparing them for the traditional structure and concepts presented in elementary schools, including arts, math and science. This unique curriculum offers children a head start on understanding today’s evolving world. The schools will open with teams of experienced and passionate teachers with degrees and credentials in early childhood education or environmental education, to engage students in a research-based curriculum that will help them meet key development milestones. The children will be encouraged to learn through play and become aware of the components of a healthy lifestyle and environment. Studies have shown that an inviting and stimulating environment is the atmosphere children learn best in. The Grove School children will spend their days in a bright, clean building filled with sustainable products and organic food. The unique curriculum will offer a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, from gardening to practicing yoga, that model healthy behavior, grow strong bodies and teach children how to make a positive, lasting impact on the environment. Building lasting relationships with parents and their children is also a core commitment for The Grove School team. The teachers will be in constant contact with parents through frequent in-person meetings and online through email, The Grove School Web site and Twitter account. Parents will be encouraged to share their experiences and knowledge on the school’s interactive Web site. The schools will offer a new place for parents to join together with other like-minded families in their area – becoming an updated version of a community center. “We are very excited to see our vision for a holistic preschool education come to life,” said Ty Durekas, president, The Grove School. “We know that experienced teachers, a sustainable learning environment and research-based curriculum are most important to parents when they choose a preschool, and we are pleased to offer The Grove School as an ideal solution for parents and children in the Plano, Texas, and Cary, North Carolina areas.” The Grove School is now accepting applications for admissions. Learn more and ask questions at www.groveschool.com SOURCE: The Grove School
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