LOWER SCHOOL

Our mud kitchen has quickly become one of the most loved spots for our youngest learners.

Rooted in our Reggio-inspired approach, this hands-on space offers open-ended, sensory-rich play that sparks creativity, collaboration, and exploration.

In the mud kitchen, students:

• Create and imagine their own recipes and stories
• Connect with nature in meaningful ways
• Build foundational skills in language, problem-solving, and social interaction

The mud kitchen reflects our belief in the environment as the “third teacher,” providing meaningful provocations that inspire curiosity and inquiry every day.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) helps us create a happy, safe, and welcoming place for our youngest learners to grow. Our approach focuses on prevention, not punishment—teaching values and behaviors that help every child succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our 4 PBIS Expectations: Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Responsible

Through positive guidance, modeling, and encouragement, we help students become self-aware, make good decisions, and build strong relationships as they learn and explore.

CAG’s Prekindergarten program empowers our youngest learners through a dynamic, play-based, inquiry-driven approach that prioritizes student-centered learning and authentic experiences.

We deeply value the school-home partnership and work to strengthen it throughout the year.

PreK students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of elective options, allowing for unique learning experiences that extend and enrich their educational journey

At CAG, we believe every reader is unique.

To make sure every child gets the "just right" support, our teachers meet multiple times throughout the year to analyze student data. Based on those meetings, they create specialized "Hives" for literacy instruction.

At the end of the school year, our youngest learners have the opportunity to engage in deep exploration of various topics through collaborative and hands-on experiences. Project based learning is rooted in student voice and choice and each class collectively represents their learnings in unique ways. 

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) helps us create a happy, safe, and welcoming place for our youngest learners to grow. Our approach focuses on prevention, not punishment—teaching values and behaviors that help every child succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our 4 PBIS Expectations: Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Responsible

Through positive guidance, modeling, and encouragement, we help students become self-aware, make good decisions, and build strong relationships as they learn and explore.

Students in Grades 4 and 5 are invited to join the Student Council through a "Voice and Choice" system, where a selected group of representatives is chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to student advocacy and active participation.