Academics

A Blend Between Traditional and Flexible Learning

The transformative learning process at Thrive Learning Center is designed to help children grow both in and out of the classroom. Each day is filled with opportunities to experience new educational and social situations to further development. Our teachers create a safe and open setting, where they can guide children in exploring the world around them. Our approach is based on children's needs and interests, and respectful of each individual's rhythm and cadence of development.

We provide a daily schedule that creates opportunities for children to learn the essential skill of balancing work and deadlines, while including necessary time for play and exploration. Our schedule includes time and space for students to dream big, create, explore interests, imagine, play, and grow socially and emotionally.

In a multi-age classroom, children get the instruction, enrichment and intervention they need based on individual strengths & weaknesses rather than age. It reduces the pressure to "keep up" with your peers because everyone is learning at a different pace.

Elementary

We are excited to welcome kindergarten through 5th grade children to our elementary program!

We provide an integrated blend of science and social studies concepts into our math, reading, writing, content at a developmentally appropriate level.

As younger children, they are able to demonstrate their learning through curiosity, play, socialization, and project based tasks.

Middle School

We are excited to welcome 6th through 8th grade students to our middle school program!

We provide an integrated blend of math, reading, writing, science and social studies content.

Our flexible schedule allows an abundance of time for students to work on a project they are passionate about to demonstrate learning. As older students, they are able to do this through interest based choices, strengths, and projects that are not available options in traditional schooling.

What does flexible learning look like?

Flexible learning looks different from traditional classrooms, and we know it can be hard to picture. Take a peek into day to day life. Flexible learning empowers students to take ownership of their education while receiving the support and guidance they need to thrive.

Seating

When working independently, students have the autonomy to choose a working place that is best for their body. This can also include wearing sensory headphones for quiet, listening to music, or finding a quiet corner for some space.

This student used a shelf and a pillow to create a little nest of all of his working supplies.

As long as kids are safe and keeping the furniture in good condition, they can sit in it however their body needs.

When you have big items, sometimes the floor is great to spread out.

We have a hammock swing for a cozy wrapped in experience.

Middle School students choose to sit on the floor for their group work.

When you're into a good book, sometimes you get so excited you squat on the table to get a closer look.

Couch + friend + music = cozy reading

A group of students is working on a science lesson and sat in the quiet office to watch the video and work on the project together.

This table sits low to the ground so students can kneel and work if they prefer.

Our office has a large beanbag and two cozy chairs that our middle school kids can use for a quiet work space.

Sensory input can be a lot in a classroom. We have a bucket of headphones so kids can use that tool to help them stay regulated.

This student is working on math facts and made a cozy space on the floor to spread out.

Outside distractions can be hard to manage when you're working. This student chose a desk divider and headphones to help him when working.

This student used a shelf and a pillow to create a little nest of all of his working supplies.

As long as kids are safe and keeping the furniture in good condition, they can sit in it however their body needs.

When you have big items, sometimes the floor is great to spread out.

We have a hammock swing for a cozy wrapped in experience.

Middle School students choose to sit on the floor for their group work.

When you're into a good book, sometimes you get so excited you squat on the table to get a closer look.

Couch + friend + music = cozy reading

A group of students is working on a science lesson and sat in the quiet office to watch the video and work on the project together.

Learning

Flexible learning includes working on the skills that you are developmentally ready for, regardless of your age. We integrate Science and Social Studies learning into our ELA and Math lessons.

Converting decimals, fractions, and percents in a hands on escape room.

Using large maps and labels, this student is learning the countries of South America.

Converting fractions, decimals, and percents sorting activity.

Flexible learning is having a snack when you're hungry and working.

Not all work needs to be on a sheet of paper. Informal observations can tell us plenty about what kids know.

The student is learning to read a map, read the name of countries, identify/match the country and flag, and then find it on the map.

We can practice writing in authentic ways by creating notes when our friends are out sick.

Measurement, graphing, comparison, and problem solving using everyday objects.

Measurement, graphing, comparison, and problem solving using everyday objects.

Students learn nonfiction objectives through science labs. It involves direction following and critical thinking in a fun way.

Density columns

Density columns

Density columns

A science lab creating biomes in a bag and identifying all of the spheres we had learned about.

We observed, tracked data, and noted how the spheres interact.

It also involved teamwork and compromise.

Writing can be fun, as students wrote about their dreamed up inventions.

There's always a tool to help you when you're learning.

We read everywhere!

Every morning we share a story. Today, a student shared their writing about whales.

Sequencing is interactive with picture cards.

Collaborative group work is important and often requires lots of items out!

Math confidence in action!

Story writing is serious work.

Check out the writing tools readily available.

Social Emotional

Flexible learning can also mean integrating social emotional skills and critical thinking into everyday work.

Flexible learning is noticing when we need explicit examples of how to set a boundary.

Emotional regulation can look like finding a quiet place outside to play music.

Sensory reset spaces are essential!

Tools posted help us regulate and stay grounded

Flexible learning includes older students being leaders and wearing clothes that make you feel comfortable (even if they are pajamas).

Students expressed a desire to learn guitar.

So we partnered with a local business to provide lessons

It's a great learning opportunity.

Flexible can mean noticing a need and teaching it. We're learning about critical thinking in media.

They're researching the illusive tree octopus.

They had to read carefully.

Students are learning they can't believe everything they read online.

Critical thinking is an essential skill to be developed!

Flexible learning is noticing when we need explicit examples of how to set a boundary.

Emotional regulation can look like finding a quiet place outside to play music.

Sensory reset spaces are essential!

Tools posted help us regulate and stay grounded

Flexible learning includes older students being leaders and wearing clothes that make you feel comfortable (even if they are pajamas).

Students expressed a desire to learn guitar.

So we partnered with a local business to provide lessons

It's a great learning opportunity.