We believe in children’s inherent desire to learn. The enticing materials invite hands-on exploration, and children move about the room as they find their best place to work. Real-life lessons provide authentic learning, uninterrupted blocks of work time encourage deep concentration, and the freedom to choose work allows students to own their learning. The children and adults at The Britleys honor kindness, compassion, mutual respect, and peace. Our carefully prepared environment fosters and encourages curiosity, independence, and freedom within limits, and children can guide themselves through this environment, making use of the lessons offered to develop themselves and interacting with the teacher for guidance and support as needed. By encouraging students to develop the independence and skills necessary to be self-sufficient in their classrooms, we prepare them to venture into the biggest classroom of all— life. They leave with a true love of learning, standing on an academic and social foundation that will support them throughout their lives.