Pre-Kindergarten at Tessellations
Our Pre-K program begins the journey of nurturing the natural curiosity, empathy, and complexity of thought gifted children bringāplanting the seeds for a joyful, purposeful education that grows with them through graduation and into a life of meaningful contribution.
– Anne Beneventi
Program Overview
Where Learning Begins to Blossom
Our Pre-K program offers a joyful, student-centered introduction to school, rooted in the inquiry, play, and challenge that gifted children need to thrive. Designed for gifted learners who develop in complex, asynchronous ways, it meets each child where they are ā academically, socially, emotionally and physically. Through a balance of play-based exploration, social-emotional grounding, and differentiated instruction, our Pre-K nurtures every childās unique path toward confidence, curiosity, and school readiness.
This framework establishes the essential skills and experiences that prepare Pre-K students for success in Tessellations Schoolās progressive, experiential Kindergarten ā and beyond. By honoring the whole child, we lay the foundation for a lifelong journey of curiosity, resilience, and meaningful growth.
- Pre-K at Tessellations provides a joyful, student-centered introduction to school.
- Rooted in inquiry, play, and challenge, our Pre-K program builds a strong foundation for a seamless transition into our progressive Kindergarten.
- We honor each childās unique learning journey through a flexible, nurturing environment designed for gifted, asynchronous learners.
Pre-K at Tessellations is not just preparation for Kindergartenāitās the beginning of a connected learning journey that continues through elementary, middle, and high school within our community.
What Makes Our Pre-K Unique
Learning at Tessellations is Deeply PersonalizedĀ
Students engage in experiences tailored to their readiness, interests, and paceāwhether they are building foundational skills or ready to dive into advanced challenges. Our educators meet each learner where they are, nurturing growth across subjects and developmental domains.
- Play-based, inquiry-driven approach
- Deep focus on social-emotional growth
- Hands-on STEM exploration
- Foundations in literacy, math, and executive functioning
Preparing for Kindergartenāand a Lifetime of Learning
At Tessellations, our Pre-K curriculum nurtures the whole childāhonoring their natural curiosity, fostering intellectual play, and building the skills that lead to deeper, more meaningful learning.
Rooted in a belief in nurturing depth and complexity, we follow each child’s interests while supporting the growth of resilience, self-regulation, and creative and critical thinking. Through individualized, inquiry-driven experiences and strong partnerships with families, we ensure that every child builds a confident foundation for Kindergartenāand beyond.
Language & Literacy Foundations
- Building phonemic awareness, storytelling skills, and early reading/writing
- Supporting emerging readers and writers at all stages
Mathematical Thinking
- Developing number sense, problem-solving, and early pattern recognition
- Encouraging flexible, creative approaches to mathematical concepts
STEM & Inquiry-Based Exploration
- Hands-on science and engineering experiences
- Fostering natural curiosity through experimentation and discovery
Independent and Social-Emotional Learning
- Encouraging self-regulation, flexible thinking, and independence
- Building empathy, perspective-taking, and community awareness
Executive Function Skills
- Strengthening planning, organization, and resilience through structured and open-ended activities
Admissions Process
Admission to Tessellations Pre-Kindergarten requires theĀ Gifted Qualitative AssessmentĀ and secures the child’s spot at Tessellations through high school.
Tessellations actively seeks students and families that share in our schoolās vision, mission, and core values, and whom we can confidently serve. Families who are interested in applying to our program should begin the process as early as possible. We maintain a policy of rolling admissions and consider applications as they are received.
Age Range & Eligibility
Tessellations Pre-Kindergarten serves children in their final year before Kindergarten. Applicants must be at least 4 years old at the time they apply.Ā
Where a Tessellations Education Begins
Pre-K at Tessellations is more than preparation for Kindergartenāitās the beginning of a connected learning journey that continues through elementary, middle, and high school within our community.
- Our students transition confidently into Tessellationsā progressive Kindergarten program, equipped not only with strong academic foundations, but also with the curiosity, resilience, and emotional grounding that define success throughout their school years.
- By beginning their journey here, students join a community designed to honor their individual growth, challenge their thinking, and nurture their development as lifelong learners and leaders.
Interested in Learning More?
You are always welcome to email us atĀ admissions@tessellations.school
