Technology

At Namaste, we believe young children benefit greatly from real experience in the world that engages all their senses and gives meaningful feedback. The Toddler and Primary programs are therefore screen-free and include the use of manipulatives, lots of movement, and opportunities for collaboration with peers.

In the Elementary program, students begin using computers as research tools to assist them as they delve into topics of interest. Internet sources can supplement the school library when writing reports. The students learn the basics of word processing and the creation of documents. However, the access to computers is closely tied to the children’s ability to be responsible with their use.

The Elementary program includes weekly coding sessions! As children become more adept at coding, a group of our oldest students participates in First Lego League Robotics. They prepare coded missions and attend a competition in the late Fall. The Namaste robotics team has frequently won awards at the competition despite being a young team!