Early Childhood & Lower School
Wellington Early Childhood & Lower School
Our early childhood and lower school experience is designed to be child-centered and represent the best research and practices in teaching and learning.
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Our Early Childhood program includes Little Jags (for children who are 3 by September 1), prekindergarten (for children who are 4 by September 1), and kindergarten. Our Lower School program serves students in grades 1-4.
Curriculum
Our approach at each level and each subject is based on readiness and need, resulting in a thoughtful and differentiated program where learning is orchestrated to be developmentally appropriate, authentic, and engaging.
Sample schedule
Thoughtfully designed with developmentally appropriate blocks of academic time, solo exploration, and brain breaks throughout the day to refresh students' minds and bodies.
Small classes
Our small classes allow students to be deeply known, with learning guides in each grade level to provide ongoing differentiation with experienced professionals.
Differentiated instruction for acceleration
Math and literacy specialists work directly with teachers and students to provide differentiated instruction for students ready to move faster or utilize a more challenging lens.
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Meet Mrs. Brown
With years of independent school teaching and administrative experience, Assistant Head of School for Academics and Head of Early Childhood and Lower School Shelley Brown leads with warmth and wisdom.
Read her latest message to familiesPassion Projects
In kindergarten, teachers deliver foundational academic content in the context of individual student interests - from dinosaurs and trash trucks to soccer and space. The result is engaging and memorable - a passion project presented by each student.
Watch a video about kindergarten passion projectsOff-Campus Experiences
Off-campus experiences complement student-driven project work and offer opportunities for healthy risks in every grade, from day trips around Columbus to a culminating sleep-away camp experience in 4th grade.
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The Wellington School encourages and welcomes applications from students, faculty, and staff without regard to race, gender, creed, sexual orientation, religion, physical handicap, or national origin. It does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid programs and school-administered extracurricular programs.