Our classrooms are filled with materials, experiences and people who nurture and stimulate curiosity, cognitive growth, emotional well-being, awareness of achievement, fine and gross motor development, a sense of self-esteem, socialization skills and self-care.

Parents are the backbone of our school and a child's most important teacher; most parents volunteer in their child's classroom once per month, resulting in an exceptional ratio of one adult per three children.

A day in the Barbara M. Tufts Cooperative finds children exploring a carefully planned environment, choosing activities that interest them and moving freely from one experience to the next one. A dependable daily routine helps children feel secure as they rotate through four activity centers:

• The block room which encourages large motor-skill development while climbing, riding, building and sharing.
• The reading room where circle time provides a chance to listen, sing and read. The group engages in songs, word plays, and poems to develop vocabulary and understanding.
• The family-life room where children engage in make believe family activities while cooking, dressing up, and woodworking.
• The work room where crafts, playdough and paint are the focus.