A JOURNEY OF LIFELONG LEARNING BEGINS NOW.
At Redwood ECE, children aged 1-3 participate in a purposeful, accelerated growth program designed to teach them a number of fundamental skills, such as fine motor skills, gross motor skills, communication and social skills. They will develop pattern recognition, shape, number and letter recognition, how to play nicely with others, and how to behave within the context of a group. They will also be introduced to various aspects of the world around them, like people, animals, the environment and outer space. Every day our teachers will work to light the spark of imagination and curiosity that will start your child’s journey of lifelong learning.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Redwood ECE is an IB Candidate School.
Starting at age 3, the Redwood ECE curriculum and lesson plans begin to focus more heavily on IB programming. The goal of an IB education is to create lifelong learners who think critically about the world, have the confidence and agency to take action, and work collaboratively to solve complex problems. The IB PYP helps students to develop skills and knowledge, and then apply them while exploring the following big questions: ​
Who are we?
Where are we in place and time?
How do we organize ourselves?
How do we express ourselves?
How does the world work?
How can we share the planet?
In other words, the PYP uses the 6 big questions (called Units of Inquiry) as a way to learn about the world, and solve problems using knowledge and skills gained through the study of multiple academic subjects and experiences.

The IB PYP also aims to develop the following attributes, known as learner profiles, that will provide the foundation for lifelong learning and smart decision making.
What is an IB Education?
A Curriculum that Focuses on Inquiry
The PYP emphasizes eight key concepts that drive inquiry: 

Form
Function
Causation
Change
Connection
Perspective
Responsability
Reflection
These concepts guide curriculum development by encouraging deep exploration of ideas rather than rote memorization. Teachers craft units around one or more concepts, ensuring students investigate “big ideas” that transcend subjects.
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Teachers align daily lessons with the unit’s central idea and lines of inquiry. For example, a unit under “How the World Works” might have a central idea like “Understanding natural systems helps us protect our environment,” with lessons exploring ecosystems, weather patterns, or sustainability across subjects.
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The PYP promotes student-led inquiry, where curiosity drives learning. The curriculum is structured around a cycle of inquiry:​
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Tuning In
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Finding Out
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Sorting Out
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Going Further
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Reflecting
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Taking Action
This cycle shapes how units are developed, ensuring they start with student questions and end with meaningful action (e.g., community projects).
