Continuous learning is a part of our daily lives as students, teachers, leaders, and members of the community. We believe it is important to be grounded in theory, research, and an understanding of effective classroom practice.
Through best practices, modeling, and engagement, we strive to set the example of what continuous learning looks like both in and out of the classroom. We know that enthusiastically engaged students are the best learners. Our teachers strive every day to create a learning environment where children connect to the curriculum, to each other, to their lives, and to others worldwide through experiential and hands-on learning. Students learn to construct and validate meaning through purposeful reflection, investigation, and connected thought.
On any given day, our students may engage in problem-solving, conflict resolution, mindfulness, or deep discussion about current events. Our teachers strive to create a learning environment where children connect to the curriculum to each other, their communities, and others worldwide through experiential and hands-on learning. Strong, supportive connections between our teachers, students, and their families facilitate individual academic and social-emotional growth.
After the morning meeting, students have literacy lessons that build their reading and writing skills. Then, students correct last night's mathematics homework and a new math lesson from the Singapore Mathematics program. We hold recess three times a day so students may socialize with one another and play, which is critical for child development. Then, depending on where we are in our 8-day schedule, students may tinker in the Design, Innovate, Build Lab (DIBL), conduct hands-on experiments in the science lab, paint self-portraits with acrylics, play pickleball in physical education, make a lettuce and tomato salad in Garden-to-Table class, or practice writing Mandarin characters or conversing in Spanish. We believe it is important to be grounded in theory, research, and an understanding of effective classroom practice. Through best practices, modeling, and engagement, we strive to set the example of continuous learning in and out of the classroom.
Redwood Day’s commitment to service learning and multicultural education also prepares our students to become responsible to themselves, their classmates, and their communities. At early ages, they begin to apply lessons learned in Equity and Inclusion groups to everyday life. Their understanding of key questions, like “Who am I?” “Who is in my family?” “What does my family celebrate?” “How do I identify?” grows every day. In addition, students learn to value multiple perspectives and to understand the value of learning history through first-person voices and experiences.
Our exceptional teachers, who have access to the most cutting-edge professional development, can inspire each child in the dynamic educational setting we curate. They are lifelong learners who use the Bay Area as their classroom. Fifth graders travel overnight to Colma; fourth graders spend two nights visiting elephant seals and studying tidepools in Pescadero. Throughout, students learn how to construct and validate meaning through purposeful reflection, investigation, and interdisciplinary learning, encouraging them to make meaningful connections across the curriculum and between their experiences and academic learning.
LEARNING AT REDWOOD DAY IS A CHANCE TO GROW, CONNECT, AND EXPLORE WITH PURPOSE.
Life at Redwood Day is a vibrant blend of learning, connection, and celebration. Each day unfolds with engaging core classes seamlessly integrated with dynamic specialist sessions, creating a balanced and immersive educational experience. Guided by passionate teachers, students explore, create, and grow in an environment that inspires critical thinking and transformation.
Through service learning, multicultural education, and Equity and Inclusion groups, students gain the skills and perspectives to navigate an interconnected society with confidence and empathy.
Our traditions, such as the buddy program, cultural celebrations, and music showcases, foster a sense of belonging and connection, while assemblies, community events, and gatherings fill our campus with joyful energy and purpose, reflecting the strong bonds among students, teachers, and families. Overnight trips and local excursions deepen learning and spark curiosity, creating meaningful experiences beyond the classroom.
