Words and wonder
Conversation and open-ended questions help children explain what they notice and explore their own solutions.
Squirrels / Three year olds
Squirrels: Questions become discoveries.
Squirrels gives active three year olds room to talk, move, solve problems, and connect early ideas about letters, numbers, colors, and shapes.
A day in Squirrels
A lot to say. A lot to try.
Conversation, movement, and problem solving give curious three year olds plenty to explore.
Learning in motion
Running, climbing, jumping, balancing, and other active play give busy bodies room to grow.
Early connections
Play and more structured activities introduce counting, letters, numbers, colors, and shapes.
Inside Squirrels
A look at the room.
A few views of the Squirrels room. Come see the space as it is today.
People and care
Follow the question.
Teachers ask open-ended questions that help children notice patterns, explore ideas, and explain what they discover.
Beyond the room
Movement has more room outside.
Toad Hall's outdoor-learning philosophy gives active preschoolers space to run, climb, and carry their ideas beyond the classroom.
Explore outdoor playTeacher-to-child ratio1:15
Ask us how classroom groups are organized during your visit.
Come see the room for yourself.
Meet the people, see the space, and ask what a day in the room feels like.
Your next step
Come see the Squirrels room.
Take a walk through the rooms, meet the people, and ask the questions that matter to your family.