Learning lab

Children Learn Best Through Doing

The Redwood Learning Lab—a vibrant and nurturing space designed to support and inspire students with specialized learning needs in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, as identified by Redwood’s Student Support Team.

Rooted in the belief that children learn best through doing, The Redwood Learning Lab provides a dynamic, hands-on, and enriching educational experience that supports each child’s unique learning journey. Our specialized program balances targeted academic instruction with ample opportunities for exploration, creativity, and connection to real world experiences.

Who we serve:

• Students with the following needs are welcome to apply: ADHD, Anxiety, Executive Function Disorder, Specific Learning Disabilities: Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and others at the discretion of the Redwood Student Support Team

What makes The Redwood Learning Lab special?

• Customized Learning Paths – Our curriculum is uniquely developed to meet the needs of each child, offering tailored instruction that differentiates for a range of learners who need additional support.
• Small Class Sizes – With a 1:4 teacher-to-student ratio, students benefit from individualized attention in small-group, one-on-one, and whole-group learning experiences.
• Project-Based Learning – Students engage in interactive, interdisciplinary lessons and collaborative projects that foster creativity, inquiry, and innovation.
• Outdoor & Nature-Based Learning – Students enjoy three periods of unstructured outdoor time daily, as well as frequent outdoor lessons across all subject areas—whether exploring place value through leaves and stones or participating in writing workshops under the trees.
• Social Emotional Development – Our program emphasizes communication, emotional regulation, empathy, and leadership—skills essential for thriving in school and beyond.
• Rich & Balanced Curriculum – Each day includes literacy, math, and project study, in addition to weekly classes in art, music, science, physical education, and Spanish.

Students in the Redwood Learning Lab engage in a rich, well-rounded school day that blends individualized instruction in a small-group setting with supported participation in grade-level activities. This balance ensures not only academic progress, but also meaningful social connections and a strong sense of belonging.

We are proud to offer another program that reflects our school’s dedication to inclusion, innovation, and the whole-child approach to learning, while meeting the needs of all of our students. The Redwood Learning Lab is more than just a program—it’s a place where students are seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are.