Mulberry School provides a continuous learning model focused on holistic development. Our preschool classes implement a developmentally tailored curriculum that addresses social, emotional, and pre-academic growth. Beginning in Kindergarten children engage in cooperative learning partnerships, both in whole group and small group settings.

Our students learn through multi-disciplinary project-based experiences, complemented by dedicated time for honing specific academic skills. Through activities such as dramatic play, movement, and Readers Theater, students enjoy a rich experience in drama within the classroom. Mulberry teachers design their curriculum using the Illinois Core Standards as a guideline, allowing for flexibility and creativity in their teaching.

Throughout our school, children are encouraged to make choices that foster independence, self-confidence, a sense of responsibility, and respect for those around them. From this nurturing environment, students emerge as strong, compassionate individuals.

Curious about what Mulberry students do during the day?
Visit our listing of daily classroom schedules!

Art

Children at Mulberry School enjoy weekly art classes where they are exposed to a variety of media through hands-on studio experiences, introductions to artists, and a diverse range of artistic styles. Students have opportunities to respond to these experiences through art-making, conversation, movement, play, and storytelling.

The art curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity, exploration, spontaneity, and excitement, fostering the innate creativity in each child.

Spanish

Exposure to Spanish begins in our preschool classes, where students participate in weekly sessions that incorporate games and activities featuring Spanish vocabulary, often connected to Latin or Spanish cultural customs. During these sessions, students practice both conversational and written Spanish skills, fostering a foundational appreciation for the language and culture.

Music

Children at Mulberry School enjoy weekly music classes that introduce them to various styles of music, rhythms, instruments, and more in a fun and interactive setting. We believe that music should be enjoyable and engaging, allowing children to learn through singing, movement activities, and exposure to new instruments and sounds.

Field Trips

At Mulberry, we emphasize the importance of connecting students with experiences beyond the walls of our school. Some of our recent field experiences include:

  • Gymnastic’s Etc.
  • The Art Station
  • Rader’s Pumpkin Farm
  • Fire Station
  • Miller Park Zoo
  • Community Businesses
  • Parks and Outdoor Hiking Areas

We warmly invite parents to accompany us on our field trips, fostering a shared experience and community involvement!