Welcome to Pathfinders!
Throughout the semester, Pathfinders review a Letter of the Week (Fall A-L, Spring M-Z) and Numbers (Fall 1-10, Spring 11-20) along with other math and literacy concepts interwoven in our learning investigations. Each week’s theme engages students through a variety of activities using art, stories, experiments, games, and other hands-on experiences.
Classes for 4 1/2 to 5 yrs
Instructor: Karen Murray
Spring 2025 Class Offerings
The ABCs of Science
Pathfinders put on their lab coats and investigate the letters M through Z by exploring science topics that begin with our Letter of the Week. For example, N lands us in a nest where we get to know some feathery friends, S makes us ask, “How sticky is that stuff?” and U takes us underground to discover who's living below our feet.
Class Days: Monday or Tuesday Class Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Duration: 15 weeks Semester Cost: $765 Charter funds/$660 Private Pay
*For more information about tuition, please see Understanding Our Tuition Structure .
All About Animals
Pathfinders are going on a worldwide safari to explore the wonder and variety of the animal kingdom. We will discover what’s unique about animals and how their skin, eyes, tails, noses, feet, and ears help them live in their various habitats. Along the way, we’ll investigate animal classifications, homes, life cycles, camouflage, and hibernation.
Class Days: Wednesday or Thursday Class Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Duration: 15 weeks Semester Cost: $765 Charter funds/$660 Private Pay
*For more information about tuition, please see Understanding Our Tuition Structure .
Learn!
The Pathfinders class is based on a themed learning plan. Lessons and activities will engage all learning styles as we explore science, math, literacy, and art. See Snapshot of Learning for more details.
Build Character!
Learning how to make good choices, be a friend, taking care of oneself, as well as caring about others, are lifelong skills that begin developing in these early years of childhood. Our class will emphasize how to make good choices for yourself and about others throughout the day.
Play!
Play is an important way children develop skills like working together, problem solving, and communication. A Pathfinder’s day is full of playful fun that allows students to grow at their own paces while learning and building skills through activities and social interactions.
Is Your Child Ready for a Pathfinders class?
Does he or she:
Follow basic 2-step directions
Use the restroom independently
Sit calmly in a group setting and stand in a line
Wait his or her turn
Ask for help when needed
Have maturity for a full day away from home
Self-regulate emotions for an appropriate response
