What Parents Say about Creative Science School

"There are hands-on situations that are teaching my child that learning is fun."

"It is great to see my child excited about learning, going to school and applying lessons in her daily life."

"Knowledge is integrated and applied — even better, it's remembered!"

"I like the challenges and "creative thinking" promoted in classes from early on. The best part of the educational experience is that if your child is excelling, he/she is given challenges to keep them going and thinking."

"I love the way the teacher takes one subject (water) and explores it thoroughly (properties of water, boats, sea animals) and through all the disciplines (art, song/poetry, science, math)."

"My child likes to talk about our 'daily schedule' on weekends — planning it out and reciting it to us!"

"A more challenging environment than a standard kindergarten program."

"The students are guided to come up with solutions — to reason out answers."

"They are encouraged to speak their opinions and ideas openly."

"The best part is that our daughter is having fun learning. She never wants to miss school."

"Every day I am impressed by something my child brings home — whether it's a new word he's learned to read or a new concept, or a new way of dealing with the other children."

"Learning to be independent and to create projects using his imagination."

"Teachers have so much power over a child's beginning personality and esteem and I love that the Creative Science School teachers are so respectful of each individual child. That, plus their incredible flexibility in teaching and openness to creative learning."

"I think it is an excellent way of learning and has opened my child's eyes to avenues of exploration she would nave not discovered in a standard kindergarten program."

"We are impressed by the commitment and positive attitude of the teacher."

"Structured freedom — developing a sense of inquiry in the students but within an organized, safe environment."

"The classroom has an emphasis on self-control and respect for other students."

"There is a truly dedicated staff and some very involved parents."

"I appreciate the support for my child doing things his own way and the concept that there is no 'right' way."

"Having open communication with teachers has been wonderful."

"My child likes to be there and tells me about what's going on. Great program, great staff!"

"It's nice that you can just observe or actively help out. This can be a very positive message for your child."

"I love to volunteer in class and wish I could spend more time helping out. There's always plenty to do and the teachers have always made me feel a part of the team."

"The people involved — from teachers, volunteers, students — all demonstrate really wonderful qualities, learning while doing."

"I appreciate implementation of constructivist concepts in an organized manner. Our child observes and draws conclusions finding and offering solutions for particular situations."

"The social problem solving he uses a lot with the neighborhood kids and we talk about things in the news. He usually will figure out the best solution without much help from an adult."