Program

DISCOVERY (BLENDED CURRICULUM)

We offer an individualized curriculum, tailored specifically to students needs and development of academic progress. Students are encouraged to indulge in their environment and learn from what they see, smell, hear, and touch. To address the varying abilities of children we incorporate Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences into our daily lesson planning.

Along with enriched curriculum we partner with specials teachers to offer the following:

Preschool

  • Interactive Storytelling
  • MyGym
  • Sports Exploration
  • Aterlier (Art)
  • Horticulture 

Elementary

  • Spanish (2nd and 3rd grade classes only)
  • Physical Education
  • Music
  • Yoga/Mindfulness (Kindergarten and 1st grade classes only)
  • Atelier
  • Libary
  • Stem (2nd and 3rd gradec classes only)

Discovery Lane’s mission is to provide an individualized and teacher/student partnership curriculum. Students will be encouraged to be active participants on their learning journey. The inspiration for the curriculum is from the pedagogy of Reggio Emilia.

Eco- Friendly Environment

The importance of caring for the environment is essential.  At Discovery Lane we care about keeping our environment healthy. Here are the ways we are Eco Friendly..WE

  • Reduce the use of paper by sending notifications, payment slips, and announcements via email
  • Reusable eating utensils and plates
  • Natural cleaners
  • Environmentally conscious learning materials
  • Indoor/Outdoor Gardening
  • Smoking is not prohibited on premises.
  • Parents are encouraged to turned off cars when parked, to reduce idling

Healthy & Organic

Healthy eating is essential to proper growth. Students will be served meals that are organic and healthy. Extensive literature research and consultations with a nutritionist were performed to ensure students have quality meals.

Flow of the Day

A schedule is important to any day as it provides students with visual expectations. Variations of the Flow of the Day are influenced by the students, teachers, and developmental appropriateness of each classroom.

The Flow of Day below is a sample of one day. Lesson Plans and schedules change daily to reflect a comprehensive curriculum.

Piccolo/Piccoli Schedule

Opening Provocation
Circle Time
Whole Group
AM Snack
Centers
Playground
Lunch
Nap Time
Read Aloud
PM Snack
Story Time
Reflection/Journal
Dismissal

Medio Schedule

Opening Provocation
Circle Time
Whole Group
AM Snack
Centers
Playground
Lunch
Nap Time
Read Aloud
PM Snack
Story Time
Reflection/Journal
Dismissal

Generoso Schedule

Opening Provocation
Circle Time
Whole Group
AM Snack
Centers
Playground
Lunch
Nap Time
Read Aloud
PM Snack
Story Time
Reflection/Journal
Dismissal

Immaginare Schedule

Opening Provocation
Opening Meeting
Language Arts
Centers
Specials
Lunch
Playground
Language Arts
Mathematics
PM Snack
Science/Social Studies
Closing Meeting
Dismissal

Curiosi/Creativi Schedule

Opening Provocation
Opening Meeting
Mathematics
Specials
Lunch
Playground
Writing
Journaling
Language Arts
PM Snack
Science/Social Studies
Closing Meeting
Dismissal

Our Specials Partnerships

We work with specials teachers to provide an experience that the children enjoy. Our preschool students participate in specials once a month and our elementary students participate in specials daily.  Please click logos below to learn more about our programs.

Location

3081 Old Washington Road
Waldorf, MD 20601
240-803-5263
info@thediscoverylane.com
enrollment@thediscoverylane.com

School Day

Preschool- 7:30am-5:30pm
Elementary- 8:30am-3:30pm
Elementary Aftercare- 3:30pm-5:30pm

 

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