Woodside believes children can develop independence in a caring environment. Emphasis is placed upon developing cooperation, creativity, communication, peaceful conflict resolution, fine and gross motor skills, and attentiveness with focus on Kindergarten readiness. Children are encouraged to follow their own interests, as well as try new activities. They are also encouraged to work together as a group, learning to follow a daily routine.
The daily program includes many social and educational opportunities. Most days students engage in:
In addition, Woodside encourages students to experience the world around them. Field trips, classroom visitors, science, and social studies are some of the other areas students have active participation.
Woodside has three classrooms. The largest of the rooms has child-sized tables and chairs, easels for painting/drawing, shelves equipped with puzzles, games, and arts and crafts. In an open play area are both large and small building blocks and a wide assortment of other toys. There is also a sand/water table, and a small library.
The second room is furnished with a child-sized kitchen and office equipment as well as dress-up and role model play clothes and accessories. The room is also used for story and music activities.
The third room contains large muscle climbing equipment. There is a modern outdoor playground with swings, sandbox, tricycles, and climbing equipment and slides.
Here at Woodside, although we do not have the proper facilities or staff to change diapers, it is acceptable to send children in disposable training pants. Bathrooms are accessible to the children and trips to the bathroom are part of our daily routine.