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Living in Arizona means there are plenty of days when it’s simply too hot for extended outdoor play. At The School House, children don’t have to miss out on movement just because the temperature rises! Our indoor playground gives our students a dedicated space to move, play, socialize, and work on important gross motor skills in a comfortable indoor environment. We believe movement is an essential part of early childhood development—not something that should disappear during

At The School House, we believe some of the best learning happens beyond the classroom walls. Our large, beautiful, natural-looking playground gives children plenty of space to run, climb, explore, create, and simply enjoy being kids. Outdoor play is an important part of our whole-child approach. As children move and explore, they’re developing gross motor skills, confidence, independence, creativity, and social skills—all while connecting with the world around them. Our Regg

When families walk into our infant classroom at The School House, one of the first things they notice is how bright, peaceful, and welcoming the space feels. Natural light fills the classroom through large windows, creating a warm environment that feels a little more like home and a little less like traditional childcare. But those windows offer something else our babies love: a view of the world outside! Our littlest learners can watch the trees move, notice changes in the s

If you walk through The School House during our All About Me theme, you'll quickly notice that the learning doesn't stop at the classroom door. Our classrooms and hallways transform to reflect what our children are exploring. You'll see children's artwork, self-portraits, family projects, photographs, conversations, and other pieces of their learning displayed throughout the school. And while All About Me is a fun preschool theme, there is a much bigger purpose behind it. Dur

When families walk into a Reggio-inspired classroom, one of the first things they may notice is that it doesn't feel like a traditional childcare space. Instead, the environment is designed to feel warm, peaceful, beautiful, and welcoming—a place where children feel comfortable enough to explore, create, and learn. In the Reggio Emilia philosophy, the environment is often referred to as the “third teacher.” This means we believe the classroom itself can play an important role

A pinecone can become part of a sculpture. A wooden block can become a building, a bridge, or a pretend telephone. Clay can become an animal, a letter, or something entirely new. That's the beauty of open-ended materials in a Reggio-inspired classroom. Rather than giving children materials that can only be used one way, Reggio-inspired learning encourages children to experiment with materials that have many different possibilities. What Materials Might You Find? Children may

When families begin looking for preschool or childcare, it can be easy to focus on the basics: Is the environment safe? Are the teachers caring? Will my child be prepared for kindergarten? At The School House, we believe a great early childhood program should provide all of those things—and then go further. One way we do that is through meaningful art experiences, including 3D art and design. Rather than limiting art to coloring pages or teacher-directed crafts, children have

There is something special about walking into a classroom and seeing children singing, dancing, experimenting with instruments or discovering a new rhythm. But at The School House, music and movement aren't included simply because they're fun. We intentionally incorporate them as an additional area of study because they play an important role in early childhood development. Through music, children practice listening, language, pattern recognition and memory. Movement helps de

Paint, coffee filters, and a little imagination can turn into a pretty amazing preschool experience! Our children recently explored color using paint and coffee filters, watching as colors moved, blended, changed, and created completely unique designs. While the finished artwork was beautiful, at The School House, we know that what happens during the process is even more important. Process art gives children the freedom to make choices, experiment with materials, practice fin

At The School House, we believe some of the best learning happens when children are able to touch, explore, investigate, and discover for themselves. Our recent Five Senses science activities gave our preschoolers the opportunity to explore how we use sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste to understand the world around us. Rather than simply talking about the five senses, children were encouraged to experience them through hands-on activities, observations, conversations, and