Riviera PlaySchool, offers a humanistic, somewhat constructivist, and mindful preschool program for the "whole child," inspired by the best of Attachment Parenting, Bev Bos, Montessori, Waldorf, and Non-Violent Communication (NVC).
Drawing on principles from leaders in child advocacy such as Bev Bos, Ruth Beaglehole, Alfie Kohn, Daniel Siegel, Joseph Chilton Pearce, Naomi Aldort, and Marshall Rosenberg, our PlaySchool facilitators are compassionate and loving, inspiring a cooperative and joyful environment. We feature small groups with low 1:4 ratios and we specialize in emotional and social coaching, transition from home, and toilet coaching. Leaders of mindfulness and peace, Thick Nhat Hanh and Mahatma Ghandi, and Jiddu Krishnamurti, who encourages us to ‘question everything,’ also inspire our school significantly.
Our
Guiding
Principals:
- Promote
positive conflict-resolution with
compassionate and gentle guidance
- Facilitate
hands-on activities that encourage
your child’s imagination, creativity and independence
- Encourage
self-sufficiency through
self-discovery
- Nurture
self-confidence and self-reliance in a
fully ‘kid-centric’ environment
- Encourage
lifelong relationships with nature
featuring an “Edible Classroom” with Organic fruit trees, and
children’s own
vegetable garden
- Inspire
a joyful and compassionate community
- Welcome
Attachment Parents without the co-op
parameters
- Facilitate
small groups with low student
ratios balanced with community diversity
Riviera PlaySchool is a place where social, emotional, intellectual, and creative growth thrives. Our wonderful preschool is convenient to Redondo Beach, Torrance, Hermosa Beach and the Greater South Bay Communities. Come and experience our wonderful school for yourself!
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