Snapdragon Room Teachers

Renee Johnson

Leona Hosack

A man reading a book aloud to a group of children sitting on tree stumps in a wooded area during daytime.

The Snapdragon classroom encourages self motivation through play that fosters discovery and love of learning.  We believe that play is the greatest learning tool, and we encourage children to learn through teacher directed activities as well as independent curriculum choices. Our curriculum encompasses multicultural studies, math, science, art, literacy and kindergarten readiness for those applicable students.

A young girl painting on large sheets of paper set on an easel, with green and blue colors.

One of the fantastic things about the Snapdragon classroom is that most children spend 2 years in this classroom with the same teachers, as this classroom caters to children ages 3-5 years.  When children enter the Snapdragon classroom, they are the youngest in the group and learn many things from their peers throughout the year.  The following year, these same children will be the oldest in the group and will be helping to teach and guide the new, younger children.  We believe that this dynamic allows children to practice being a follower and a leader and have the best of both worlds.

A young girl in a forest wearing a headpiece made of green fern leaves.

Throughout the day, the Snapdragon teachers support students to develop social, emotional and communication skills. Each week we provide purposeful opportunities that challenge and inspire students in the classroom, on the playground and while immersed in forest exploration.​

A man feeding a capybara in an indoor setting. The man is smiling and holding a piece of food, while the capybara leans up to eat it.
A group of young children sitting cross-legged on a colorful blue rug in a classroom, participating in an activity led by a woman sitting on the floor with them.
Group of children playing with a miniature model landscape on the ground, surrounded by dirt, grass, and playground equipment.
Children playing with colorful rubber bands and toy figures at a table in a classroom.
Group of children sitting on tree stumps in a forest, listening to a man showing a picture book.
A young girl with curly hair and blue eyes in a forest, wearing a fern crown on her head, smiling at the camera.
Two young children sitting at a table, painting on paper with watercolor paints.
Children playing and digging in a garden sandbox, using tools, with a fence on one side and outdoor toys around.
A young girl is painting on a large sheet of paper set on an easel in a room with a window. She is using a paintbrush and appears to be creating abstract or landscape art with shades of blue and green.
Four children wearing rain jackets and boots exploring a small creek in a forest.
Children and an adult playing with toy animals and mud in a backyard with a fence and trees.
A young girl with blonde hair tied in a ponytail, wearing pajamas with various patterns, reaching out towards a hedgehog on a table at an educational event on ecology and worms, with a colorful banner and kitchen background.
Two young girls sitting on a fallen log in a green forest, each wearing a crown made of fern leaves and holding sticks. Both are dressed in casual clothing and rain boots, smiling at the camera.
A young girl with brown hair smiling and peeking out from a hole in a large tree trunk in a forest with fallen leaves on the ground.
Group of children holding colorful fabric and ribbon flags on a large rock in a park with green trees and a clear blue sky.
A young girl in a pink hoodie holding a snake at an educational event with a colorful banner and an audience.
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