Why is hands-on learning so important?
As the research of John Dewey, Jean Piaget, and Howard Gardener reveals, young children think in concrete rather than abstract terms. Thus, they achieve a better understanding of their lessons by experiencing them with all their senses. All students are encouraged to feel, hear, see, smell and touch, as well as read and write about their studies. A rich abundance of materials in a variety of media give children many ways to apply their knowledge. Beyond the classroom, children explore the fourteen-acre campus and the local community as resources for further discovery and experience.
