Students at times have a choice of whether to work individually, with a friend, or in a small group on certain projects and assignments. These opportunities allow children to assess for themselves how they work best and addresses differences in learning styles.

   In the beginning stages of a project or assignment, students often make a plan that might include materials lists, schematic or scaled drawings, measurements, and written descriptions of how they will proceed. Planning the steps involved for a project and making a list of needed materials allows students to think about the logical steps necessary to build or design a project as well as to assess the materials and tools needed to complete the task.

   Interest Groups meet once a week for three-to four-week sessions. These multi-aged groups allow students to choose from a wide-range of topics including different cultures, nature, gardening, community service, and visual and performing arts. Teachers and parents wishing to share special talents and experiences lead the interest group sessions. Students sometime offer interest groups with the assistance of an adult.

   Children are involved in the process of establishing classroom rules in the beginning of the school year. Working together, students identify rules they think are important to make their classroom a place that is safe and respectful for everyone. Children are encouraged to reach consensus about which rules are important.