Elementary at ViVi - The Bear School
“At Vivi the Bear School’s elementary section, early childhood development takes center stage. Our seasoned educators distinguish us by nurturing this vital phase. Through our New Beginnings program, each child is paired with a dedicated teacher, ensuring personalized care within a supportive community, guiding them through every milestone.”
Individualized care
Our elementary school includes:
- Independent, teacher-directed, and small-group activities that encourage investigation, exploration, and discovery
- Learning approaches that adapt to each child and incorporate their strengths and interests
- Curriculum that supports creative expression, literacy, music, and more
- Confidence-building opportunities to solve problems and make decisions
- FASCP learning that encourages future-forward skills
- Safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed all state, local, and national guidelines
Our Elementary School
At Vivi the Bear School’s elementary section which is Grade 1 – Grade 5, we understand the pivotal nature of this developmental phase. Our comprehensive program is meticulously designed to foster unwavering confidence in every aspect of your child’s educational journey. From prioritizing health and safety measures to delivering a curriculum that nurtures holistic growth, our experienced teachers provide steadfast support. Grounded in the latest research, our program is tailored to equip children with essential skills crucial for their ongoing educational progress and the significant steps ahead in their academic pursuits.
Safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed all state, local, and national guidelines
Signature practices
In our elementary section at Vivi the Bear School, we intricately weave the FASCP philosophy into our practices.
By weaving in academic principles within the FASCP framework designed and applied at various schools by the founder Ussama Rasool Qadri, Vivi the Bear School’s elementary level cultivates a comprehensive and academically enriched learning environment, harmonizing farming, arts, science, and construction in line with the Waldorf-inspired philosophy.”
- Mathematics Integrated with Farming: Exploring numbers through real farm experiences, from measuring harvests to understanding proportions in gardening activities.
- Culinary Artistry and Pottery: Kitchen endeavors encompass counting and fractions, while pottery-making with natural elements delves into shapes and dimensions.
- Nature-Infused Narratives: Engaging storytelling during nature walks enriches pre-reading skills, intertwining tales with elements from the natural world.
- Writing and Sculpting Expression: Nature-inspired writing prompts and sculpting using natural materials foster creative writing skills and artistic expression.
- Scientific Exploration in the Farm Lab: Hands-on experiences allow observation, experimentation, and comprehension of the natural world through soil analysis and animal study.
- STEM and Agricultural Connections: Constructing farm-related structures, comprehending machinery, and problem-solving in agricultural contexts through STEM activities.
- Woodworking with Farm-found Materials: Exploring material properties while crafting structures reflecting farm life using natural resources.
