TThe strength of any Quality Play-Based Preschool in Boulder County lies in the depth and intentionality of its curriculum. At Treehouse Learning, our curriculum is not just a schedule; it is everything that happens throughout the day. The foundation of our curriculum is a rich synthesis of several traditions of educational leadership and influences that converge into our daily routines.
Our goal is to support the full development of the human being with a broad vision of education as an ‘aid to life’. This commitment ensures that children at Treehouse Learning are distinguished by strong academic and social skills, love of learning, curiosity, and personal confidence when they leave for kindergarten or first grade.
Educational Pillars Guiding Our Play-Based Approach
Our educational approach is informed by major theorists, providing a robust, research-backed foundation:
- Montessori Influence: We draw from this tradition to respect each child’s individual learning style. Children are given opportunities to engage in self-directed, purposeful activities, and we include lessons in grace and courtesy. This philosophy views education as comprehensive and holistic, encompassing the development of the whole person.
- Vygotsky’s Social Context: Rooted in the social context of learning, the teachings of Vygotsky inform how children are guided in their learning through interaction with peers and skilled educators. Teachers utilize “scaffolding,” offering help at the point of readiness with a belief in the competence and capability of each child.
- Reggio Emilia & Play: The Reggio Emilia philosophy guides us to understand children’s active participation in constructing their own experiential learning process through play and social interactions. We recognize that nature designed children to learn through play.
Comprehensive Learning and Assessment
Our comprehensive approach ensures academic preparation is integrated naturally. For instance, we utilize the Vygotsky-based “Tools of the Mind” curriculum, which emphasizes literacy development through dramatic play, purposeful writing, and mathematical reasoning.
For accountability and continued improvement, Treehouse Learning offers the observation-based High Scope Curriculum child assessments. This is used specifically for its alignment with the Montessori and Reggio Emilia traditions, providing a formative assessment of a child’s entire academic, social, and physical development.
By integrating these world-class educational philosophies and using play as the primary learning method, Treehouse Learning provides exemplary Early Education Boulder County. We are located at 175 N 96th Street, Louisville, Colorado , serving families in the Louisville and Lafayette area of East Boulder County. For more details on the program, please visit our Preschool & Kindergarten Boulder County page or our homepage: Quality Play-Based Preschool in Boulder County.
