Welcome to Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV!
We get how important it is to find the right learning environment for your little one. That's why at Acton Academy Silicon Valley, we are committed to providing a safe and nurturing space for children aged 2 to 5 years to learn and grow in our Nitty Gritty Preschool.
We strongly believe that children learn best through active exploration, so we are passionate about fostering a learning environment that enables children to have fun while developing their physical, social-emotional, critical thinking, and cognitive skills.
Our goal is to work in partnership with parents to help kids develop essential social skills, like decision-making and problem-solving, that will set them up for success in their future education.
Creative Play
Creative play learning is a fundamental part of our curriculum, where children are encouraged to learn through imaginative play.
This approach to learning allows children to explore their creativity and develop their problem-solving, social, and cognitive skills in a fun and engaging way.
Structured Learning
At our preschool, we also offer a carefully planned curriculum that ensures important concepts are taught in an organized and controlled way.
This approach can benefit children, as it helps them develop essential skills like attention to detail, time management, and task completion.
Unstructured Learning
We embrace the power of unstructured learning throughout the day as well. This allows children to learn through free play and self-directed exploration.
With unstructured learning, children have the freedom to follow their interests and learn at their own pace, which can help foster a love of learning.
A Nurturing Environment
At our school, we provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children to learn and grow. Our teachers are dedicated to ensuring that every child feels valued and supported, creating a positive atmosphere where children feel comfortable exploring and trying new things.
Individualized Attention
We understand that every child has unique needs and learning styles, which is why we provide individualized attention to each child. Our teachers work closely with parents to identify each child's strengths and areas for growth, tailoring our approach to meet their specific needs.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to foster the development of the whole child, focusing on all areas of development, including physical, social-emotional, critical thinking, and cognitive skills. We offer a wide range of age-appropriate activities that encourage children to explore, experiment, and discover the world around them.
Our Learning Pillars
We believe that learning is a lifelong journey that starts from an early age. That’s why we have created a learning model that goes til 8th grade that will help learners thrive in the 21st century.
Acton Academy's learning pillars focus on empowering children to take ownership of their learning, fostering a growth mindset, and developing real-world skills.
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Through hands-on projects, experiential learning and an entrepreneurial mindset our learners will master the skills needed to solve real-world problems while learning the value of teamwork, problem-solving, hard work and perseverance
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Instead of lectures, we offer intellectual challenges and “Quests” and guide the students to find the skills, tools, and materials to construct their own answers.
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We will step back so that each learner can step up and obtain the qualities of a curious, independent, lifelong learner, such as character, collaboration, and citizenship.
Character: A commitment to life-long learning through resilience, perseverance, authenticity, humility, and respect.
Collaboration and Citizenship: Become a global citizen. Appreciate democratic values and compromise. Understand the past, participate in the present, and care about the future.
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We make time every day for our learners to master the foundations of core academic skills (Math, English Language Arts, Civics) through project-based exploration, self-paced mastery, and deliberate practice of Communication skills (reading, oral, and written).
See What our School has to Offer!
Schedule a tour today and experience first-hand the love and care that we pour into each and every aspect of our preschool. Our team can't wait to show you around and answer any questions you may have! Let us help you give your child the best possible start on their educational journey.