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Wild Roots Elementary is Coming Soon – August 17 2020!

Do you believe in heroes? We do. We believe inside each person is the potential to be a hero; to do right, to shape the world around them to meet the needs they see, to not back down or give up in the face of adversity or even failure. As an Acton Academy, we believe...

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The Building Blocks of Play

As adults, we often forget the importance of a child’s play. They’re just blocks – he builds them up and knocks them down right after. Then he does it all over again. What could he possibly be learning? The answer: LOTS! Building blocks help boost creativity as...

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Food Prep and An Introduction to Nutrition with Children

Being that Wild Roots has blended two philosophies into one (Reggio Emilia and The Montessori Method), our teachers are encouraged to create materials outside the traditional learning styles of both philosophies. This invites emergent curriculum in the day-to-day...

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TK/K Diversity Curriculum

At Wild Roots, we believe in a world free from bias and discrimination. To do this we aim to teach every child to celebrate and value diversity so that they are proud of themselves and their family traditions. It is important to show children to respect and value...

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Fall Preschool Explorations through Nature and Art

Fall is such an exciting time for children. The weather is changing, as the excitement of summer settles down to comforting routines and warm cozy evenings, and the holidays are visible in the distance, shining with wonder! Just the same, Fall preschool explorations...

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What Does Preschool Art Look Like?

There are a lot of things that preschool art is. Art is messy, it is freeing, it is emotional, it is beautiful, it is honest, it can even be crazy and chaotic!   But, there is one thing that art is not: art is not simple. And Preschool art? Even less so. So when...

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DIY MUD KITCHEN

At home, at school, and in virtually every environment experienced, young children soak up the world around them and gain knowledge through exploration of the senses. Sensory experiences forever imprint on our long term memory and shape the way we view the world....

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THE WILD ROOTS BLOG
Welcome friends, teachers and families! This blog is where we’ll share updates of our school, peeks into happy moments from our classrooms, as well as posts that dive into childhood education philosophies (especially Montessori and Reggio ones!) and ideas for keeping our young ones smiling and learning.

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NEW LOCATION! Wild Roots Rancho Santa Margarita NOW OPEN!