At SPNS, we believe that the skills and knowledge gained in such "play", serve as the fundamental building blocks for future social and academic success. In the “classroom”, children are encouraged to choose from an array of developmentally-appropriate activities: art, science, cooking, music, imaginative play, and other hands-on activities. In our secure outdoor play area, children develop both t
heir fine and gross motor skills through climbing and playing on the play structure, riding tricycles on the bike path, and engaging in any of the rotating outdoor small group activities. In these early years, children also learn to play with their peers, transitioning from individual parallel play to more interactive cooperative play. In helping children develop their social skills, teachers and parents foster budding friendships by modeling respectful communication, conflict resolution and self-mastery skills.