TriBeCa Community School is founded on the
theories and principles of constructivism,
socialconstructivism, and the highly regarded Reggio
Emilia Approach to early childhood education.
We believe that children are born with a natural curiosity
about the world, and that cultivating this curiosity with
careful listening and support is the key to successful
lifelong learning. At TriBeCa Community School, we seek
to accomplish this by providing children with meaningful
experiences for play and exploration, while nourishing
their potential as individuals.
Consistent with this approach, our goal is to create conditions for learning that will benefit a child's "powers of thinking" by creating opportunities for self-expression and self-actualization. This is accomplished through a combination of principles and practices whose emphasis include problem-solving, collaboration, documentation of children's work, and the ongoing involvement of parents and community.
Through the use of painting, sculpting, music, science, storytelling, theatre and other forms of self-expression, children are taught to give voice to their thoughts and ideas, as well as share their newfound discoveries and understandings.
