Preschool/Pre-K

PRESCHOOL/PRE-K ROOMS (2-5 years)
Rella's Spielhaus Curriculum is a play-based program rooted in European pedagogues such as Montessori, Vygotsky, Reggio Emilia, and the German-born Erikson. The curriculum is supported through music and rhythm.
In both classrooms, we address your child’s inner life, making space for feelings and conflicts. This is an important beginning in self knowledge and we see it as a first step on the child’s journey in managing this complex world.
Time spent outside is very important at Rella's Spielhaus, and we go to Central Park every day for 60 - 90 minutes. In the summer, the kids enjoy the sprinklers and little creeks. From September through November, we collect what the fall brings, and in the winter, we go sledding on one of the nearby hills! Once a month, we visit a museum and we explore the neighborhood often. 
Preschool 2-3.5's Room: Diaper changes and lunch support are provided.
Pre-K 3.5-5's Room: Children are signed up full-time, and a focused learning environment is created where they will engage in the first steps of literacy - in German, of course. By the time they move on to kindergarten, they will have become curious lifelong learners, carrying their cultural awareness into the next phase of their lives.
We are proud of our list of exmissions. (List available upon request).

📅 WEEKLY ENRICHMENT
⚽ Soccer with Adrian: Every Tuesday, Coach Adrian runs a classic soccer practice with the students - in German. The kids become familiar with the game's rules and learn dribble drills. They also make first experiences what it means to win or lose a game.
🎶 Music with Barbara: On Wednesdays, Barbara teaches the preschoolers and pre-K students the concepts of rhythm, musical structure, and expression through movement and voice. They learn how to move, breathe and sing together and express the quality of a piece of music through their bodies. They will also be introduced to music notation and learn many famous German language songs, accompanied by the piano, cello or recorder.