Our Wellness Based Learning Model

At the CWLC, we believe in nurturing a love of self, others, learning, and nature. We offer an engaging, project-based learning curriculum, which meets the unique needs and interests of children. We provide a safe, inspiring, multi-aged learning environment, incorporating social-emotional (SEL) and mindfulness skills curriculum, reinforcing a growth mindset and a strength-based approach to all community members. Students have a voice in their learning, opportunities for socialization and community building through collaborative projects and activities. Critical thinking, entrepreneurship, & self advocacy skills are all incorporated into the learning plans.

Family participation and community engagement are the cornerstones of our program and are reinforced through regular enrichment activities and family days.

As needed, speech support services through Acorn Therapy Solutions and counseling services are confidentially available and covered by most insurance plans.

Literacy

Science

Writing

Geography

Mathematics

Physical Activity

Schedule

2 Days a week 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sample of the Rhythm of our day

Arrive between 8:45 - 9:00 AM and start the day in the playground, playing field, or come inside and play a board game or work on a project of choice.

9:15 - 9:45 Morning Community Wellness Circle – We greet one another, provide a feelings check in, all members share announcements, review the days schedule, set individual and group goals for the day. This is a special time to offer support, practice mindfulness, community building, voting for upcoming events, and positive affirmations.

10:00 – Outdoor play, socialization, snack

10:30 – 11:30 Learning Centers - Instruction, Individual and small group lessons

11:30 - 12:00 Learning Centers - choice of projects

12:00 – 12:45 – Group Lunch, socialization, and outdoor play

12:45 – 1:45 - STEM Activities and projects / Music / Art / Library

1:45 – 2:00 Closing / Reflection Community Wellness Circle - Goal review, WINS and lessons for the day, check in on everyone's day, discuss activities for following day.

Monthly Sunday Family Day - Family activities together to build a cohesive community

Sample Projects and Presentations

My Wellness Wheel – Members will create individual wellness wheels to help set and maintain wellness and learning goals and priorities.

Interactive Book Report / Showcase – Members will write a summary and drawings about a favorite book, using a 3 fold story board/ diorama as a display, and dress like a character in the book for a Reading Showcase and presentation.

Recycling Project – students will bring in a bag of recycling products (at least 3) and they will use their imagination to describe another way to use the item at home or in our learning environment, and then research how these products are recycled in the larger world for other uses.

STEM Activities: Build a water filter, solar cars, marshmallow & spaghetti towers, comparative anatomy lab

Acton Academy Entrepreneurial Fair - learners will develop a business idea, design marketing information, and host a fair.

Rainbow Nature Project – Explore and find examples of diversity in our natural world.

Random Acts of Kindness and Volunteerism - Random acts of kindness will be reinforced within our learning community, and children will choose a community service project to participate in.

Beach Ball Math, State Capitals Freeze Tag, Multiplication Relay - Interactive learning play

Regular Progress Reviews

Progress reviews will occur with the student, teacher, and parents.

Children will discuss their goals, progress, and future plans.

Their wellness plan will be discussed and modified as needed.