Reading Buddies The Village School is an independent school for students from preschool through the 6th grade. Located in Royalston, Massachusetts, the Village School serves children from over 20 of the surrounding nearby communities in north central Massachusetts, and southern New Hampshire.

The nature based Village School education focuses on in-depth, hands-on academic studies together with kindness and attention to the individual student.

	Grade 4 - Grade 6 Our day starts at 8.30, with a class meeting circle, run by each of the children in turn. By taking responsibility for the meeting, the children learn both how to lead a meeting and how to listen to other people's reports and opinions. Room jobs are also an important part of our routine, and class members >>
	Grade 2 - Grade 3 The foundation for all learning at the Village School is a strong sense of community. The children view themselves as integral members of the larger Village School community as well as their own classroom community. Students learn the important skills of learning with and caring for others >>
	Kindergarten - Grade 1 Themes last over five weeks. They reflect the changing seasons and give children a taste of some of the subjects that are covered in the upper grades of the school. All themes tie in as closely as possible with the children’s immediate experience. Kindergarten and 1st grade share >>
	Preschool The Village School provides a warm, safe, supportive, nurturing garden for children to grow and become themselves. Teachers are facilitators, gardeners and role models, providing positive reinforcement, encouragement and feedback for the children. The preschool teachers have over 20 years >>

Village School Coffee Fundraiser:

Enjoy Dean's Beans organic coffee and help out the school.

Place your coffee order online today!

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Teaching Opportunity ::
Part Time math teacher, approximately 8 hours a week, starting September 2010 This teacher works with small grade level math groups, (3rd and 4th grade) for 1 hour each group, 4 days a week. The Village School uses the Investigations math curriculum, so willingness to learn a new approach is essential. Previous teaching experience is useful. Submit resume and references to Director, The Village School, P.O. Box 122 , Royalston MA 01368.

Founded by parents in 1989, the Village School’s mission is to instill a lifelong love of learning in children, establishing contact with nature as a foundation, stimulating intellectual curiosity and developing community as the framework. In addition to providing hands-on, rigorous academic studies, the school aims to promote kindness and address the unique individual student.

A short video of Sir Ken Robinson talking about Creativity and Education, selected and approved by Village School teachers. A Sympathetic View of Education: Sir Ken Robinson on Creativity and Education >>

Find out about this year’s Village School Summer Programs!

Announcements

Community Events:

Thank you everyone for making Saturday Morning on Royalston Common a spectacular event. The Village School events grossed over $10,000, which goes right into the new Building Fund. A great morning was had by all, and everyone walked away with a smile. Thank you to merchants who generously gave items, to all the volunteers, and to all the participants. Royalston Common was the place to be! See you next year!

Curriculum Highlights

The Village School 2010 Summer Program

The Village School Summer Programs are open to the public. They are designed to enrich and expand knowledge of the natural world through hands on exploration in art and science, while providing opportunities for plenty of physical activity and making new friends.

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