Welcome to
Calvary Nursery School
"Play is the work of childhood"
At Calvary, we offer a hands-on, integrated approach to teaching, where learning doesn’t happen in a single lesson but continues throughout the day in everything we do. While developing letter and number sense is essential, we believe these foundational skills don’t need to be taught through drill or worksheets. Instead, children grasp these concepts more meaningfully through our daily actions and play-based activities, like counting how many times we ring the morning bell or how many friends are sitting around the circle.
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We focus on creating an awareness of and an appreciation for the natural world and our role within it.
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We promote kindness and mindfulness while empowering children by recognizing and celebrating unique and individual strengths.
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We honor children's curiosity and natural love of play by offering purposeful materials that spark creativity and self-discovery.
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We believe that learning happens most deeply through wonder, exploration, and play. As Jean Piaget has said: “play is the work of childhood.”
Our annual traditions create a culture in which each family becomes a part of the Calvary Family; taking great pride in our little school by the sea.