Our Emergent Curriculum grows from the children themselves — their questions, their discoveries, and their natural desire to understand the world around them. We believe that meaningful learning happens when children are guided by their own interests, nurtured by caring teachers, and supported within a thoughtfully prepared environment.

We blend:

• Core developmental milestones

• Essential early academic foundations

• The evolving interests of our students

…to create a living, dynamic experience that is never imposed — only lovingly cultivated.

Projects spark from authentic curiosity — a question, a story, an outdoor discovery — and are deepened through rich materials, guided exploration, and collaborative inquiry. Nature, virtues, fine arts, and early STEAM are woven into each day, building the critical thinking, emotional strength, and creative confidence children need for a future full of possibility.

Here, the child is not a passive receiver of knowledge. They are the active builder of their world.

Hands-On Learning and Nature Integration

Learning is not one step — it is many: observing, visualizing, verbalizing, and moving. A child does not truly learn when the teacher merely shows how; real understanding requires presence, repetition, and connection. At Erulgen, teachers are not distant instructors — they are involved participants in every discovery.

Even mathematics, often seen as abstract, becomes tangible when grounded in nature. Through planting, observing, self-correction, and analysis, children develop logical patterns of thought while engaging with the real world. They fine-tune their actions for the future — and that is the root of mathematical thinking.

The Soul of Mathematics

At Erulgen School, math is the language of the universe.

We see numbers not just as quantities but as forms with meaning — like the body and soul. Math can explain and internalize all. It is not simply about operations but about understanding how to observe, analyze, correct, and explain. It is a way of thinking, not just a subject.

Through hands-on experiences, problem-solving, and connection to daily life, we guide children to:

• Analyze steps

• Think with clarity

• Adapt their methods

Find joy in logical movement and precision

Math is not only analytical; it is expressive — a dance of the brain between synthesis and understanding.

Fine Arts: Expression Without Judgment

We believe fine arts are essential for developing young minds. In a world that gradually imposes boundaries and expectations, art offers children a rare space of emotional safety and creative freedom. It becomes their language — a mirror of their inner world — and a joyful tool for discovery.

Through drawing, painting, sculpting, and mixed media, children learn how to see, not just what to see. They explore color, line, and form. They express pride, wonder, frustration, and imagination — all with their own hands.

At Erulgen, we guide children to:

• Understand brushwork, shape, and color

• Explore acrylics, charcoal, gouache, and watercolor

• Create still life, landscapes, portraits, and abstract works

• Connect with great art movements like Cubism, Expressionism, and Surrealism

We consciously exclude adult-designed craft activities that may limit originality. We want children to lead the way — and we follow with care.

Social-Emotional Growth: Guided by SEFEL

Social and emotional development is not just a subject at Erulgen — it’s the foundation.

Our approach is rooted in the California Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (SEFEL), a research-based model designed to help young children build:

• Strong relationships

• Emotional awareness

• Positive behavior patterns

Using SEFEL’s tiered supports and teaching strategies, we create an environment where:

• Emotions are recognized and named

• Conflicts become learning opportunities

• Children feel seen, valued, and understood

From our morning hellos to our problem-solving circles, we use SEFEL-informed routines to help every child feel safe, respected, and ready to learn — both with their hearts and minds.

At Erulgen School, we are:

Introspective — we nurture virtues, creativity, and resilience — not just skills.
Child-Centered — we follow each child's unique rhythm and interests.
Future-Ready — we prepare children for a world of AI, STEAM, and human-centered innovation.

Welcome to a school where wonder leads and wisdom grows.