LEARNING PODS at CATOCTIN SUN:
POD-STYLE LEARNING in the Reggio Emilia-style classroom aligns with Reggio’s mixed-age classroom philosophy. The children make activity choices in both indoor and outdoor spaces; additionally, teachers help facilitate an organic “emergent” learning environment with activities based on age, student : teacher ratio, and other developmental factors.
A limited number of spots are available (per age grouping, or “pod”) to instill balance in daily learning blocks and group interaction. Classroom materials, activities, and play environments are differentiated by developmental age & stage. Both indoor and outdoor classrooms are viewed as an important, natural aesthetic. In the Reggio World, we say “Environment is the third teacher.” Our school differentiates activities per pod age group and per individual learning style. There is no “one way” to teach! As one of our favorite school mottos states, “There’s more than one way to learn—and more than one way to be smart.”
ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES for POD GROUPINGS
*Cat Sun accepts a limited number of enrollment slots for each pod to keep ratios, activities, and age-groupings in balance. This may be adjusted from year to year, and at the discretion of the Owner/Head of School & Co-Teacher, Ms. Natalie. This *may* include acceptance of children who fall slightly under three years of age and is on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out with any questions!