WEEKDAYS - Alki Cottage Micro-School

A early childhood education program led by Teacher Sandy in a schoolhouse cottage two buildings away from Alki Elementary. Students will have plenty of outdoor learning in Schmitz Park, practicing “pre-skills,” which lay the groundwork for the future. Through structured and unstructured learning time, the goal is to gain skills that ultimately help them learn to read, write, build their math and science skills, and become successful, lifelong learners.

Program Details

Program Description

This program will focus on personalized learning for each child and plenty of outdoor play in Schmitz Park and the Alki playfield. Children will be focused on social, emotional growth as well as the foundation of writing, math, science and art.

Through structured and unstructured learning time, the goal is to gain skills that ultimately help them learn to read, write, build their math and science skills, and become successful, lifelong learners.

This class supports both children enrolled in public school who need time to focus on distance learning and also children not enrolled in distance learning.

SAFETY

CDC guidelines and social distancing is important to this micro-school so please only apply if you are following the social distancing guidelines during the pandemic.

ABOUT TEACHER SANDY

Teacher Sandy has nine years of experience working with children from a formal setting to YMCA drop in, after school care. She's even led programs for children on a cruise ship. She brings a passion for theatre, dance, and art with plenty of time for children to focus on their own passions and interests and time to play outside.

Activities

Cost & Availability

Hours

Program Location Details

Alki Beach cottage schoolhouse sits next to the opening of Schmitz Park in a quiet side street, tucked up near Alki Elementary. The schoolhouse is accessible to Alki Elementary field and Schmitz Park without crossing any streets and just 1.5 blocks to Alki Beach.