• Children are capable, competent, and creative learners.

  It’s amazing what happens when you believe in a child. Implementing their ideas, listening to their thoughts, and problem-solving with (not for) them not only shows them the respect they deserve, but also unlocks a lasting confidence.

• We value inquiry over instruction. 

  Instead of telling children how to do something, guide them as they figure it out. They have the answer. And if they don’t, they build resiliency and the courage to keep trying. 

• We value process over product. 

  Saying “good job” or giving a “gold star” stops learning in its tracks. Instead, we motivate the love of learning by focusing on a child’s effort. The process is rewarded, not the product.

• We value delayed gratification.

  Our children live in a world where things happen instantly. By incorporating project planning through age-level language, we practice patience, avoid distraction, and develop long-term thinking skills.

Welcome to Piper. This just might be the first step to your new set of friends and family. Take a look around… see if we’re your people.