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“Education
is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
- John Dewey Prairie Creek is a progressive school. You will not find rote workbooks, nor neatly arranged desks. You will not find teachers lecturing while children follow along in their textbooks. You will not find lists of facts to memorize. What you will find are inquisitive, engaged children who have a passion for their work and a genuine love of learning. real learning At Prairie Creek Community School, we believe as John Dewey did that students construct their understanding of the world from genuine experiences. Students learn math as they run a coffee house or sell newspapers. They become scientists as they design a bird feeding station and observe it through the seasons. Teachers at Prairie Creek respond to the interests of their students. Our curriculum is called ‘emergent’ because it grows out of the passions of the classroom community. Children love learning because they are learning what they love. focus on children’s interests We provide experiences that create lasting memories and lasting understanding. Children learn because their work is real; they can see the value of their thinking and their knowledge. flexible teaching We know that children learn in a variety of ways. Our teachers are creative thinkers, well-versed in child development and learning differences. As a team, they create a learning environment in which all children are excited by learning and realize their full potential. |
