Welcome to Child-centered MP3

The Child-centered MP3 program at Rolling Hills is one class of kindergarten through third grade students who stay together with the same teachers for several years. The children, teachers, and parents become a unique community.

Watch our video for more information about our class!

Child-centered MP3 provides a nurturing space for children to develop both academic and social-emotional skills. The multi-age model allows for greater flexibility in meeting children’s needs through collaboration, leadership development, and a project-based curriculum. The program helps children build independence and confidence and attracts parents who want a proven, research-based alternative to the current academic trend of a high-pressure, fast-paced, anxiety-producing environment.

• Emphasis on developing curiosity and love of learning

• Child-centered curriculum allows for versatility based on child’s interests

• Play is valued as the engine that drives learning

• Rich community and cooperation between older and younger students is fostered

• Taps into each child’s inquisitive nature

• Children feel known, valued, and supported by their teachers and fellow students

• Draws support from open, inclusive community of hands-on parents

• High-level thinking, problem-solving, and academics in a joyful environment

• A nurturing atmosphere that encourages risk-taking within a family of learners

• Collaborative ambiance that empowers students to support each other's success and develop cooperation and leadership skills

• Parent involvement is welcome with many flexible opportunities to participate. Parents are partners in their child's learning.

• Standards-aligned curriculum with Math Lab as well as Readers and Writers Workshops

• The Arts are highly valued and integrated, including an annual musical

• Whole and Small Group Instruction

• Much much more! Gardening, student leadership, buddy reading, family reading, mini-classes, field trips, camp-outs and the list goes on