Mulberry School follows Illinois State Standards as guidelines for curriculum development. This includes our
pre-K offerings, which are run in a school setting with a definite schedule as opposed to a daycare
setting. The low student-to-teacher ratio (approximately 12 to 1) allows us to tailor classwork to individual
student needs and abilities. In addition, Mulberry School has several enrichment programs to enhance
the student's learning experience. These include Art, Spanish, Physical Education, numerous
educational and cultural exploration field trips, along with school-wide cultural celebrations
(e.g., Autumn celebration, Friendship Feast, Cultural Diversity celebration). During these
school-wide celebrations, all Mulberry families are encouraged to share their cultural and ethnic
experiences. These unique opportunities allow Mulberry students to learn and embrace different
customs and culture.
Art
Mulberry School's Art program is taught by an amazing art instructor named Bonnie Bernardi. Ms. Bonnie joined the Mulberry team in 2002, after teaching art in the public schools for more than 20 years. While introducing different movements of art history, Ms. Bonnie inspires each student to explore his/her creative potential. Through her efforts, even a four year old attending Mulberry will recognize the artwork of Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Jackson Pollock.
Spanish
Mulberry's Spanish language program is made possible through our partnership with the Illinois State University College of Education. Through this program, children attending Mulberry learn basic Spanish language skills.
Field Trips
Mulberry's field trips have included visits to the following:
Illinois State University's Braden Auditorium to see the Illinois Symphony
Children's Discovery Museum of Bloomington-Normal
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana-Champaign
Peoria Civic Center
Illinois State University's Planetarium
Tanner's Apple Orchard
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Parents are always welcome to accompany us on our field trips!