Our vision is to cultivate a magical learning environment for independent thinkers to thrive.
At COSM, we nurture
the vital intelligence
inherent in every child.
There are no desks here.
We don’t introduce a traditional early childhood curriculum in our nature-centered school.
Our program tunes into the seasons of nature and offers spacious and gentle rhythms appropriate for early childhood development.
Daily, children experience the vast open landscapes, fields, plants, creeks, animals, and teachers that encourage a multi-sensory learning environment and exploration of the world around them.
we strive to create:
An environment full of imagination, play, curiosity, and creativity.
A safe space for children to practice embodiment, communication, and friendship.
A spiritual connection to the earth to help our children garner wisdom, appreciation, and gratitude.
Emotional literacy that teaches our children how to express their feelings and develop resiliency, respect, and compassion.
Body awareness and connection to create a deep level of self-acceptance and self-love.
Our job is to guide our children to see themselves as creators so that they can think for themselves and develop a feeling of responsibility; while having fun along the way.
what makes cosm unique ✿
what makes cosm unique ✿
✿ Collaborative setting with mixed age groups to foster communication, mutual respect, and interpersonal skills.
✿ Play-based with an emphasis on outdoor learning.
✿ Child-led learning grounded in gentle rhythms.
✿ Seasonally centered activities with plants and animals to develop self and group responsibility.
✿ Rooted in freedom of mind and body, free from politics and propaganda.
✿ A safe home away from home facilitated by incredibly nurturing teachers.
Play is the sacred education of childhood.
COSM Academy welcomes families and admits students of any race, color, 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, national and ethnic origin, sex, and disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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