The Orcas Room is our mixed-age preschool program. We practice skills needed for kindergarten through a play-based, child-driven curriculum. Children entering kindergarten must be able to sustain play with their peers, be aware of their role in a community, trust their own personal competence, problem -solve and exercise a genuine love for learning. Orcas gain these skills through active play, intentional group work, and varied social interactions. Our experienced Orcas teaching team also understands the importance of developing numeracy and literacy as the expectations for incoming kindergartners continuously rise. They are devoted to developing these skills through child-driven, play-based activities.

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The Orcas enjoy engaging with the community and take advantage of easy access to major metro bus lines as well as the light rail in the University District. We go on adventures throughout the city, reinforcing the importance of community and personal responsibility. Activities, field experiences and everyday discoveries in the Bear room create engaged, mindful young people with a genuine interest in learning.