where play is the sacred education of childhood
COSM Academy is a private school in clay county, NC for young children with plans to grow into elementary, middle, and high school.
WE FOSTER A MAGICAL ENVIRONMENT
where children develop the foundational skills that will enable them to contribute their unique gifts to the world around them.
in seasonally centered rhythms. Their days are filled with music, art, and exploring the natural world. An average day is spent tending to animals, dancing and singing, and foraging by the river.
WHERE OUR CHILDREN THRIVE
what Sets COSM APART
COSM is a collaborative setting with mixed age groups to foster communication, mutual respect, and interpersonal skills.
We create seasonally centered activities with plants and animals to develop self and group responsibility.
COSM is a safe home away from home facilitated by incredibly nurturing teachers.
Our curriculum is play-based with an emphasis on outdoor learning.
We honor child-led learning grounded in gentle rhythms.
Our space is rooted in freedom of mind and body, free from politics and propaganda.
Reverence ✿ Rhythm ✿ Reflection ✿
Reverence ✿ Rhythm ✿ Reflection ✿
“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives. The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility—these three forces are the very nerve of education.”
— Rudolf Steiner
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