Curriculum​

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 Lake Edge uses Wisconsin Model of Early Learning Standards (WMELS) to ensure our students are meeting state requirements for growth and development, but we do it in a nature-based way! The naturalists at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve help guide us in developing a cohesive curriculum that follows how the world is changing throughout each season. We also use a variety of curriculum models including Project Learning Tree, Project Wet and Project Wild.

 

At Lake Edge we give families the promise of daily outdoor experiences and freedom to play. We believe children can only learn through their play. It's a child's work.

 

We encourage children to be active and creative explorers

who try new ideas and think on their own, thus enabling

children to become independent, self-confident,

and inquisitive learners.

 

Our nature-influenced curriculum model includes

learning experiences in the following areas:

Physical: fine  and large motor skills

• Social and emotional development

• Creativity, art, music, and dramatic play

• Cognitive development: problem solving, sorting, asking open-ended questions

• Linguistic development: letters, numbers, letter sounds

• Communication skills 

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"If we really want children to thrive we need to let their connection to nature nurture them." Claire Warden

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