ECP 3-4
A Time for Exploration
Trinity School's warm-hearted and experienced teachers understand that children age three or four have distinct ways of viewing reality and are beginning to shape their understanding of how the world works. Therefore teachers foster the curiosity that motivates a child's life-long learning by posing questions that encourage the child to observe, use language, and take reasonable risks. Key Concepts as well as teachers' extensive experience guide learning for Trinity School's youngest students. Children explore the concept of God in weekly Chapel services conducted by a chaplain of Trinity Church.
A Snapshot of the Student
ECP 3's and 4's enter a social and learning world outside of home. As the children engage with learning activities, questions and observations form the basis of interaction with teachers and other students. Handling, moving, and thinking about different materials leads to problem setting and problem solving. A piece of string might generate a conversation about line; a found wheel might lead to exploring why certain shapes roll and others do not. All of this exploration leads to transformative thinking.
Every activity in ECP 3-4 affords the teacher new opportunity to assess student development and growth. Conversing with students about play, work, drawings, and feelings tells students how valuable they, their thinking, and their learning are.
Applicants for ECP 3-4 turn three or four by December 1st of the year for which the child is applying.
Meet Teacher Sue and Teacher Emily.