The Acorn room is a warm and welcoming place, where teachers encourage first friendships with gentle guidance. Our Acorns attend every other day, either Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday/Friday, depending on age. Developmentally appropriate rest days are incorporated into this program to allow for rest and recovery in between long days of learning and activities. Language development is enhanced through stories, songs and conversation with teachers and peers. Colors, letters, and numbers are introduced gradually through play. Books are read throughout the day, and each child keeps a journal of their early drawings. A climbing structure is ever-present in the classroom and the Acorns play outside daily, whether it is on the Spruce playground or a nearby park.