Open House Feb 22!
Imagine that instead of sitting in a seat all day, doing worksheets and taking tests, your child could actually experience the world every day.
Blazing Star’s mission is to provide a joyful learning community, where children are given the freedom to explore.
At Blazing Star, we view children as scientists, artists, explorers, and storytellers.
We provide a rich environment where children, who are naturally curious from birth, can continue to develop as problem solvers and critical thinkers, just like when they taught themselves to walk and talk.
In short, we view children as capable human beings, rather than empty vessels to fill with a preset curriculum.
Our staff are experienced facilitators here to guide children on their individual journeys, as they deep dive into their interests, and find curiosity and wonder in new places.
We live in a world where more information is available at our fingertips than ever before. In 20 years, our kids will likely have jobs that don’t even exist today.
So why are we still schooling our children in a setting designed for the industrial revolution?
Ultimately, we want to raise life-long learners - future adults who are confident in their own abilities to ask good questions, find resources to solve problems, capable leaders and collaborators who can accomplish their goals.
We offer an academic year program, as well as a robust schedule of summer camps and day off camps.
Hear more about our origin story and educational philosophy on the Out of Line podcast!
Schedule a short informational call to see if Blazing Star is a good fit for your family.
Who is this school for?
-Families who think wonder, joy, and exploration should be the basis for learning.
-Families who think learning should be personalized and differentiated for every student.
-Families who want more family time at home, and fewer arguments about homework.
-Families who want their child to be excited to go to school in the morning.
-Families who want their child to be guided by self-motivation and curiosity, rather than grades and test scores.
-Kids who love playing outside and moving their bodies.
-Kids who love to deep dive into their interests and want more time at school to pursue their passions.
-Kids who love to work together and collaborate - we often say one of the prime benefits of school is socialization, yet children get in trouble for talking to each other for MOST of their 7 hour school day!
-Families who value hands-on, real world learning experiences over worksheets and standardized tests.
-Families who want their child to have a real relationship with their teachers, not just be a number.
-Families who believe children are natural learners, and think school should be a resource for kids to discover their passions.
-Families who believe children should be able to eat, use the restroom, and move their bodies when they need to.
-Families who think caring for the earth, each other, and ourselves should be a fundamental part of education.
-Families who want to homeschool/unschool but have to or want to work.
-Families who want to unschool but want their child to be part of a daily learning community.
“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.
– Dr. Maria Montessori
