Early Childhood

Bixby Preschool

Bixby’s Preschool is designed to support and encourage children’s lively intellects with a flexible, and active learning curriculum shaped by student interests and individual personalities.

Community Based Activities
Weekly field trips to Morning Star, community clean-up walks, where children help care for our neighborhood
Low Student Teacher Ratio
Children learn and play in mixed aged groups, led by loving, experienced teachers. Student teacher ratios are intentionally low to ensure children receive close attention and care.
Curriculum
Our experienced early childhood faculty actively discover children's interests to design exploratory learning opportunities that engage our children deeply and joyfully.
Full Swim Program
Students swim twice weekly in our indoor salt water pool, receiving individual instruction and gaining skills for a lifetime of fun.
Developmentally Appropriate Programming
Our classroom integrates music, Spanish language exposure, and activities that build strength, coordination, and balance throughout the learning day.
Outside Time
Loads of daily outside time to explore our beautiful playgrounds or take in fresh air while gardening, making mud pies, or playing with friends on our three-acre campus.
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Preschool Goals

Social Skills + -

We Learn How To...

  • to enter/leave a group
  • to respect other’s boundaries, belongings and materials
  • effectively resolve conflict
  • express and respond with empathy
  • display confidence

Communication Skills + -

We Learn How To...

  • verbally advocate for themselves and make their needs known
  • ask an adult for help when needed
  • acknowledge when being spoken to

Emotional Growth + -

We Learn How To...

  • self-regulate-adapt in different situations (i.e. quiet circle time/loud music time)
  • participate in self-directed and teacher-directed activities
  • transition independently from one activity to another
  • identify their own needs, to feel and express emotions
Preschool Traditions
Preschool Schedule

Bixby Kindergarten

Bixby’s self-contained kindergarten provides a cohesive learning community for introducing students to the fundamentals of academic learning while building on their play-based experience in preschool and advancing their capacity for responsible, self-directed learning in later grades. In these ways, the kindergarten plays an important transitional role in preparing children for the unique challenges and opportunities of the elementary program.

Social Emotional Learning

We focus on social emotional development as we build a community of learners.

Daily Movement and Play

Over 6 hours of movement and play every week including swimming 3 times each week in our on-site salt water pool and weekly walks to Bridgewalk Pond, a local wetland.

Customized Curriculum

Our trained faculty follow student's interests as they develop critical thinking and early academic skills. We present challenges that are "just right" for each child instead of a one-size-fits-all approach to learning. 

Chef Prepared Meals

Our on-site Chef prepared scratch cooked meals. Faculty and students across grades eat together daily to practice community and build relationships.

Integrated Learning

Spanish exposure program led by our Spanish teacher. 1.5 hours of music each week.

Extended Care

Delivered by Bixby School staff in a loving and consistent environment. Flexible drop-in hours available between 7:15 am - 5:45 pm daily and also on many school breaks.