The Children's
Wellness
Learning
Collaborative
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.
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​​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
2/3 Days a week 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Sample of the Rhythm of our day
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Arrive between 9:30 - 9:45 AM cooperative games, piano, work on a project of choice.
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9:45 - 10:00 Morning Greeting/ Schedule review / Daily Goals Planner – We greet one another, provide a all members share announcements, review schedule, helping hands chart (community contribution), and individual and group goals for the day.
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10:00 – 10:30 Outdoor play, socialization, community takes turns leading group games
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10:30 – 11:00 Morning Circle of Power & Respect - community building, voting for upcoming events, and positive affirmations. Sharing of our guiding community prinicipals of being Flame Protectors, and our core values inspired by the Choose Love Movement: Courage, Gratitude, Forgiveness, & Compassion in Action foundations for a positive community.
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11:00 - 11:30 Learning Lab - will align with daily planner family decides on, Individualized lessons, indivual and small group lessons.
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11:30 - 12:00 Learning Lab / Choice - Continue with learning lab, collaborative educational games, passion project, experiments.
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​12:00 – 12:50 – Group Lunch, socialization, and outdoor play
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1:00 – 2:00 - Self directed projects / Library / Empowerment, Leadership, & Nonviolence / Show and Tell
​​2:00 – 2:30 Closing Activity & "Ticket out the door" - Reading together or read aloud, Wins of the day, discuss activities for following day.
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​​​Monthly Family Gatherings Opportunities - Family activities
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Sample Projects and Presentations
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My Wellness Wheel – Members will create individual wellness wheels to help set and maintain wellness and learning goals and priorities.
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Museum Displays – Passion projects children will create and display together.
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Micro Business - In collaboration with URI's Innovation Lab, learners will choose a product or products to produce with the help of the Maker Space at URI to sell at local farmers markets.
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STEM Activities: Build a water filter, solar cars, marshmallow & spaghetti towers, comparative anatomy lab
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Entrepreneurial Fair - learners will develop a business idea, design marketing information, and host a fair.
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State and Country Showcases: - research, creativity, and writing (talk to text if needed) skills will be practiced as we explore other cultures, food, and celebrations. Learners will share projects once they are complete.
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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. In collaboration with St.Luke's community kitchen, learners will assist in making and serving food to those in need. We will also collect food items for St.Luke's food pantry.
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Beach Ball Math, State Capitals Freeze Tag, Multiplication Relay - Interactive learning play
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Goals & Wellness Planning
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Initial family meetings will be scheduled to discuss learning, social /emotional, and community goals.
Informal progess reviews will occur.
​Wellness plan will be discussed and modified as needed.
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Our Location -
East Greenwich Academy Science Center
The Learning Center is located on Academy Field
which provides ample outdoor space for recreation, exploration, and outdoor learning
Playground
Reading Garden
The Science Center has a large meeting room and a second large science project room for instruction and STEAM activities
Our location also offers a quiet study area and
enrichment activities
