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.
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
Sample of the Rhythm of our day
Arrive between 9:30 - 9:45 AM cooperative games, piano, work on a project of choice.
9:45 - 10:00 Morning Greeting/ Schedule review / Daily Goals Planner – We greet one another, members share announcements, we review our schedule, identiry helping hands responsibility for the day (community contribution), and individual and group goals for the day.
10:00 – 10:30 Outdoor play, socialization, community takes turns leading group games
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.
11:00 - 11:40 Learning Lab - will align with daily planner family decides on, Individualized lessons, indivual and small group lessons.
11:40 - 12:00 Learning Lab / Choice - Continue with learning lab, collaborative educational games, passion project, experiments.
12:00 – 12:50 Group Lunch, socialization, and outdoor play
1:00 – 1:30 Learning Lab 2 - Small group instruction and project based learning activities
1:30 - 2:00 SEL, STEM lessons, Empowerment, Leadership & Nonviolence
2:00 – 2:30 Closing Activity, complete helping hands roles, and reading together or read aloud, wins of the day, discuss activities for following day.
Regular Social & Family Gatherings Opportunities - Family activities
Sample Projects and Presentations
My Wellness Wheel – Members will create individual wellness wheels to help set and maintain wellness and learning goals and priorities.
Sharing Our Strengths - Everyone has Something to Teach - To build confidence, communication, and leadership, learers step into the role of educator, and share their knowledge as they lead a lesson through discussion, demonstration, or a hands on activity. Each person has unique strengths and knowledge that each learner brings to our learning community.
Museum Displays – Passion projects children will create and display together.
Legislative Process & Animal / Nature Advocacy - Our community learned about rodenticides and worked
with The Audubon Society of RI to advocate for animals by testifying in support of banning rodenticides in RI. Our community learned about the legislative process, and were invited to witness signing of the bill into law by RI Govenor Dan McKee.
Kindness In Bloom Micro Business - In collaboration with URI's Innovation Lab, learners will choose a product or products to produce with the help of the Maker Spaces at URI and The Met School, to sell at local farmers markets.
STEM Activities: Build a water filter, water testing, solar cars, marshmallow & spaghetti towers, comparative anatomy lab
Entrepreneurial Fair - learners will develop a business idea, design marketing information, and host a youth business fair.
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.
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.
Beach Ball Math, State Capitals Freeze Tag, Multiplication Relay - Interactive learning play
Goals & Wellness Planning
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.
