A Typical Day at The Q
for the little ones

We strive to make the Q StudioLab Preschool a place where children, families and staff work together to create a learning environment that helps children feel comfortable, nurtured and inspired to learn.  Life at the Q is filled with opportunities for exploration, questioning and something we like to call Problem-Setting.  Problem-Setting allows children the opportunity to develop or “set” their own questions or “problems.” Problem-Setting is a skill we wish to build for all children in the program so that they learn to develop their own questions instead of only answering the questions posed by others.

 

In addition to Problem-Setting, we develop Problem-Solving skills through hands-on experiences and collaborative work with other children.  We encourage children to think about questions and try out different solutions, both in their interactions with materials as well as with their interactions with other people.

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Each day, the children at The Q work with teachers to develop other necessary qualities for being part of the change we wish to see in the world. These include: self-esteem, empathy, a sense of community, a joy of learning, an understanding that differences are to be honored, a desire to help, an ability to observe and listen, the ability to slow-down and relax, and a sense of wonder about what is possible.

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We structure the day to provide opportunities for children to work in both large and small groups as well as individually.

Highlights of the day include:

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Meals:  Children have family style meals together that are prepared at the Q StudioLab. Children participate in preparing the tables for meals and have a relaxed atmosphere where they can sit and eat and talk together.

Meeting Time: Each day, children gather together to discuss the work of the day and to share ideas about questions they are exploring.

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Activity Time: The teachers create curriculum on a daily basis that are centered on the developing interests and skills of the children in their classroom. During activity time, the children engage with that curriculum and teachers observe carefully, making notes of what their students are drawn to, what they are talking about as they learn and play, and what the next step is in developing their ideas in the classroom.

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Outside Time: Whether it is going on walks to explore our neighborhood, going to the local playground, or taking trips to the library, we love to explore the world together!

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Special Activities: The Q StudioLab Preschool offers opportunities for students to learn and grow in many capacities. The Q provides special music and drama classes, cooking activities, dance parties and games in their classrooms. We invite parents to come in and do special activities with students, including reading, cooking, and art projects.