Our Educational Philosophy

“The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences.”

— Loris Malaguzzi, Founder of the Reggio Emilia Approach

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At The Gan we aim to inspire curiosity, creativity, & compassion in children in an organic way.

 

We incorporate best practices from a variety of educational philosophies inspired largely by the Reggio approach.

 

We provide many opportunities for the children to interact with materials so that they can explore; experiment and discover toward becoming independent and inquisitive learners.

 

The environment has been designed to support rich learning experiences and social-emotional growth.

 

The activities we plan, the way we organize the environment, select toys and materials, and talk to children are all designed to accomplish the goals of our curriculum.

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Our school’s primary mission is to foster a love for life-long learning in our students. The curriculum skillfully weaves academic disciplines, along with Jewish values, into everyday activities.

 

Students learn to follow their curiosity, to think creatively, and to work both independently and cooperatively with others. Our goal is to create a vibrant community of children, teachers and families. 

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