Over The Rainbows Learning Center, North Reading

The primary goal of our curriculum is to encourage children to be enthusiastic, self-confident learners. Our curriculum respects individual learning styles and interests. We promote growth in all areas of development, including social, emotional, cognitive and physical. Our curriculum goals are achieved through theme-based activities, center-based classrooms and daily conversations with adults and children. Opportunities exist within our classrooms for the child to engage in small and large group activities and also for some solitary independent play. Large group activities are for short periods of time. Interactive centers and small groups predominate as a means of encouraging educational interactions. Our child-friendly rooms are arranged into small learning areas. These classroom areas allow the children to make clear choices as they proceed through the day. There are a wide variety of learning materials available. They are changed frequently to assure that the children are continually challenged and stimulated in their learning and their thinking.There are areas of quiet and of activity in each classroom. The atmosphere in the rooms is that of happiness, security and independence.