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Academics
Early Childhood
Pre-Kindergarten (Red Barn)
From the wonder of discovery to the joy of collaboration, Red Barn is a place where children flourish, preparing them not just for Kindergarten but for a lifetime of learning.
Ages 4-5
Welcome to the Red Barn Classroom
The Red Barn classroom is a dynamic environment where young learners deepen their understanding of the world through inquiry, play, and hands-on exploration. Our Reggio-inspired program encourages children to investigate and test ideas, solve problems, and make meaningful connections—building a strong foundation for learning.
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Our approach fosters a natural readiness for Kindergarten, keeping learning exciting, relevant, and meaningful.
Through open-ended materials, nature-based experiences, and carefully designed provocations that spark curiosity, children develop essential early skills in math, language, science, and social-emotional growth—all within a play-based framework.
Language and literacy come to life through rich conversations, collaborative storytelling, and print-rich play. Whether they’re jotting down shopping lists in the dramatic play area, creating their own storybooks, navigating bike lane traffic signs, or sharing reflections in the end-of-day meeting, children begin to understand the power of words and communication in their daily lives. With long stretches of uninterrupted play and guided teacher support, Red Barn students strengthen skills in self-regulation, stamina, empathy, and peer collaboration—important foundations for the transition to Kindergarten.
Like the Rainbow class, Red Barn students enjoy weekly music, library, studio, and ecological literacy specialist classes. Lunch in small group settings fosters conversation, curiosity about new foods, and mindful eating. As active members of their classroom community, they develop a strong sense of responsibility, respect, and confidence in their growing independence.
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975 North San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
The School admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin, in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance programs, and athletic and other School-administered programs.
