The LUME Approach
Our approach to nurturing children is based on innovation, insight, and sound theory. Modeling our methodologies introduces teachers, administrators, families, and other stakeholders to an integrative program that is transforming early childhood education.
The Spheres of Understanding
The “Spheres of Understanding” methodology focuses on developing children from the “inside out” through the unique combination of early literacy and language development, values and character development, and psychodynamic development (the understanding of human behavior, feelings and emotions).
A psychodynamic approach promotes autonomy and resiliency in children and develops their ability to successfully regulate themselves in their environment and interactions with others.
Early literacy and language promotes the development of cognitive skills and improves comprehension levels, all of which are important for academic success. Establishing a strong foundation of brain architecture early on in childhood makes it easier to build more advanced cognitive, emotional, and social skills as the child grows.
Values and character develop in an environment that models trust, empathy, and compassion as children live, internalize, demonstrate behavior and ultimately embody these core values that are reflective of the culture.