Leaping Lizards

4 years of age

Leaping Lizards Room: Learning Through Discovery

At HNA, we nurture independent, confident learners through developmentally appropriate, hands-on experiences designed to meet every child where they are. With a maximum of 15 students and at least 2 dedicated teachers in every classroom, each child receives the individualized attention and meaningful relationships that make all the difference.

Creative Arts & Exploration

What we do: Open-ended art, sensory play, creative projects

Why it matters: Builds creativity, expression, confidence

Standards: NAEYC 1 & 5

A young girl playing with a molecular model kit at a school desk, with a blurred classroom background.
Children engaged in a science activity using a toy microscope in a classroom setting.

Math Concepts

What we do: Counting, sorting, patterns

Why it matters: Develops logic and problem-solving

Standards: NAEYC 1

A wall display with a night scene featuring trees, a moon, stars, and a sign that reads 'Camp Read A Lot'. Below the display, there is a bookshelf with children's books, a basket, a wooden rocking chair with a plaid blanket, and a small table.
A young girl with curly hair in pigtails is painting on a large white canvas set on an easel in a classroom. She is using a yellow paintbrush and wearing a pink shirt and black pants. The canvas has a colorful abstract painting with purple, brown, and yellow colors.

Language & Literacy

What we do: Read-alouds, storytelling, early writing

Why it matters: Builds communication and literacy skills

Standards: NAEYC 1

Science & Discovery

What we do: Observe, predict, experiment

Why it matters: Encourages curiosity and critical thinking

Standards: NAEYC 1 & 5