Our Philosophy

Plymouth Church School is a special place where children are encouraged to explore and ask questions about the world around them. Our school’s philosophy is based on three principal goals: to help children develop a strong sense of self, to impart the importance of community, and to foster a life-long love of learning. By providing a warm, nurturing environment in which children are encouraged to make choices and pursue interests, we seek to help each child discover their unique place in the world.

At Plymouth, children use their natural curiosity to build knowledge and make connections. Children are active hands-on participants in their learning, constructing knowledge as they explore materials and concepts with their teachers and peers. Our emergent, project-based curriculum engages children’s interests, ideas, experiences and sense of wonder. Through in-depth studies children learn to ask questions, make meaningful connections, solve problems, communicate ideas and reflect on their work. Academic skills are embedded throughout the curriculum. Building community is integral to our school. On Friday mornings we gather together for Chapel to celebrate our week through song and to share and reflect on what we’ve learned.

Our carefully designed spaces—including nine classrooms, an art atelier, materials center, library, music room, plus our expansive gymnasium and outdoor playground—inspire discovery and learning.

Music and movement, art and library specialists meet with the children weekly. We offer an extended day enrichment program daily and a six week summer session.