Early Childhood at Regis

The Regis curriculum is thoughtful, responsive, deliberate and custom. Our unique boy-centered curriculum allows teachers the latitude to choose learning experiences that are specific to boys. From the selection of topics, projects and classroom materials to the arrangement of classroom furniture to the pedagogy, faculty create an environment where The Regis Experience thrives.

In every Early Childhood classroom, there is a full-time teacher and a full-time assistant, allowing boys to receive the individualized attention they need during these formative years. In 3 Pre-K, the student to teacher ratio is maximum 5:1; in 4 Pre-K, the student to teacher ratio is maximum 6:1.

Regis Early Childhood students have P.E. daily. In addition to this, boys have breaks and recesses incorporated into their daily schedule as well. 

Movement is not confined to the outdoors at Regis. In the spirit of Goal V, boys are encouraged to move within the classroom as an aid to their learning experience. Classroom instruction is designed for this freedom of movement, whether it be working in small groups, rearranging classroom furniture to best suit the lesson at hand or participating in lessons while sitting on the floor.

All Early Childhood students take a developmentally-appropriate Spanish class taught by a native speaker as one of their ancillaries. The objective of the class is to introduce the students to the Spanish language and to present lessons and strategies that motivate them to love learning a second language. Studies show that children who are exposed to a second language at a young age have significant cognitive advantages and it facilitates later learning.

The MakerSpace experience in Early Childhood is an extension of classroom learning, themes and social development. MakerSpace promotes curiosity, engages the boys in problem solving activities and allows for experiences to nurture creativity.