Spring has sprung at Blue Leaf! The daylight hours grow longer each day, and so does our students’ capacity for play. We have been lucky enough to be almost completely outside all day the past two weeks, and the children are taking full advantage of the good weather!...

At Blue Leaf, our school's educational approach to curriculum is Contextual. Unlike prescribed, rigid curricula, contextual curriculum creates learning experiences and environments that are meaningful, relevant, engaging, and thought-provoking. By valuing the...

This week at preschool, our little learners were hard at work, exploring, creating, and growing in more ways than one! One of the most exciting activities was our construction project. With eager hands and curious minds, the children worked together, building and...

This week in our preschool classroom was filled with excitement, hands-on learning, and new discoveries! Inside the classroom, our little learners continued developing their fine motor skills through beading. With focused hands and creative minds, they worked on...

With the chilly weather outside, we embraced the opportunity to try intentional grouping inside—rotating between our upper and lower Pre-K spaces. This gave children a chance to interact with a broader group of peers, fostering new friendships beyond their usual...

At Blue Leaf, we feel so lucky to be part of a school that connects so closely with nature, embracing it as an essential part of early childhood education. Our preschoolers engage in hands-on learning by observing seasonal changes, harvesting fresh apples from our...