Kids In Action
At Natural Bridges, children are encouraged in their play to explore their world. Teachers develop the curriculum based on the birth-age and the developmental-age of students in their class. Curriculum is developed using California State Frameworks and standards set by the Fremont Unified School District as well as developmental milestone markers to implement a program that will help students progress in their fine and large motor skills as well as social, intellectual, and academic growth.
Active Learning
In general, students do not learn actively while teachers are talking, especially if the teacher is talking to the entire class or a large group. The younger the child, the more likely this is to be the case. Teachers must stop talking TO groups of students to tell them this or that. Teachers must begin communication WITH students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
At Natural Bridges, student to teacher ratio is 7:1 allowing teachers and students to work, talk, and play together providing learning that is based on the child's immediate interests, ideas, and concerns.
