Riverstone International School

Preparing the whole child for a lifelong journey of learning is the primary goal of the Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten classes at Riverstone International School. Located in southeast Boise, the Preschool and Pre-K programs are part of a larger preschool through high school community. Our small, nurturing environment and experienced staff focus on the cognitive, social, and emotional well-being of students while building upon the strengths of the International Baccalaureate's Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum. The Preschool class is designed for students who are 3 years of age by the first day of school. The student: teacher ratio is 14:2 with all instruction in English. Themes of study center on the meaning of friendship, expressing themselves through spoken language and art, building classroom community, and sharing the planet. The Pre-Kindergarten class is designed for students who are 4 years of age. The student:teacher ratio is 18:2 with dual language Spanish: English instruction where one teacher instructs in English and the other instructs in Spanish. Themes center on how to be internationally minded, how people express themselves through universal languages such as math, art, music, love and dance, as well as how the world works.In both classes, activities are student-centered and developmentally appropriate, with a balance between free-choice activities and small group directed activities. Listening, pre-reading, and writing skills are promoted in Language Arts activities. Students learn math with hands-on manipulatives. Art, music, PE, and library time are integral parts of the week. Full-day or partial-day options are available. Please view the Preschool and Pre-K tab on the Elementary School tab on the website or contact the Admissions team at admissions@riverstoneschool.org for more information.