Innovative Developmental Enriched Active Learning

The IDEAL Preschool is an academic program that is designed by owner Wendy Soderman.  The curriculum encompasses current brain research and is based on Dr. Howard Gardner’s (Harvard University Professor of Cognition and Education) Theory of Multiple Intelligence.

Teaching for Understanding

Philosophy/Rationale of the Program

The program is based on a Multiple Intelligence philosophy [Gardner, H. (1983,1993)] and the belief that learning is an individual process.  The program is activity-based and involves the children in independent work in small group activities, and in entire class activities.  The philosophy of early childhood education at IDEAL School is the result of particular beliefs about the nature of young children and the relationships which ought to exist between the child and each of the teachers, the educational program, and the school.

Theory of Multiple Intelligence unlocks Extraordinary Minds

Dream Middle School- Learning Expectations

Dream Middle School seeks to assure that each student:

• Develops an understanding of self in relation to others.
• Demonstrates a passion for learning.
• Knows personal learning styles (Dr. Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence).
• Can demonstrate a high level of competence in each area of the curriculum.
• Transfers curriculum to solve a problem and create a product relevant to their culture.
• Thinks creatively and can express self.
• Becomes a responsible citizen who participates actively in the community exemplifying the virtues.