A Typical Day 

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"A rhythmic progression of short lessons"

TWS days are filled with activities, and the time from 8:25 assembly until 12:30 dismissal passes quickly.  Our students not only experience the disciplines of recitation, penmanship, mathematics, and phonemic awareness, but also benefit from the discovery tools of nature study, composer study, picture study, and living books study.  A typical Explorers day includes a rhythmic progression of short lessons. Whether working on a puzzle, imitating with egg-tempura the work of the artist Giotto, singing the hymn of the month, collecting specimens as part of a nature walk, or sharing a favorite instrument as part of show and tell, the Explorers have many opportunities to express themselves, to practice their diction and enunciation, and to revel in the joy of discovery.

Short days 

Because we know that little ones need lots of time for play and creativity, we purposely offer short days with limited hours. Explorers 1 meet on Monday through Thursday mornings; Explorers 2 students meet five mornings a week.  In addition, for both E1 and E2, Mondays are an optional review day; some parents choose to keep their child home to allow these students more unstructured play time during these younger years.  Our schools—along with other schools with our academic model--have found that Explorers more than cover their rigorous lessons in these shorter days, and still have plenty of opportunity to play, dream, and enjoy extended time with their families. This balance of rigorous learning and plenty of time for renewal and refreshment is a hallmark of unique pre-first grade education that we offer at The Wilberforce School.   Students do have the option, but not the obligation, to participate in the afternoon Bridge Program.

The Bridge Program for Explorers II

12:30 to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday

At 12:30 students eat lunch together and rest.   After lunch, students enjoy play and enrichment activities such as nature walks, read aloud time, silent reading, music enjoyment, handwork and dramatic arts.  Sometime each day will be devoted to homework activities.


The Bridge period gives time for students to enjoy some of their favorite activities from the morning hours in a more informal setting.  Students enjoy having more time to spend time in play and exploration with their classmates.