Specials
All Souls School offers a range of special classes taught by our specialist teachers that enrich each child’s experience. Some take place weekly, while others occur monthly or bi-monthly. Like our classroom curriculum, these classes are intentional, age-appropriate, and inclusive, introducing children to a variety of subjects including performing arts, environment stewardship, literacy, motor development, music, and community.
Movement
Each week, children enjoy Movement class with our specialist, Kristina. Through yoga, dance, obstacle courses, and rhythm games, they build coordination and strengthen gross motor skills. Kristina collaborates closely with classroom teachers to connect her lessons to the emergent curriculum—for example, bringing a class’s Three Billy Goats Gruff play to life through movement and storytelling.
School Sing
Every month, the entire school gathers for a joyful music session with Oren Rosenthal, our very own musician. This special community event helps children see that their school extends beyond their own classroom—they get to sing, listen, and connect with siblings, friends, and teachers from across the program. Oren shares songs, rhythms, and movements with the children.
Library
Children visit the library with their classrooms or caregivers and are encouraged to borrow books to enjoy both at home and in the classroom. The library offers a wide selection of books and our beloved librarian also helps families with book requests or if they are looking for a particular book on a certain topic to help support a challenging conversation with their child. For instance, the death of a pet, the addition of a new baby, or moving.
Atelier
Children visit the Atelier with their class to explore creative projects designed by our Atelierista, Monique. Here, they use art to express their ideas, feelings, and discoveries in their own unique ways. Rooted in our Reggio Emilia philosophy, the Atelier invites children to experiment, imagine, and create in a space that is both intentional and inspiring.
The Art Farm
This is a special class that is scheduled five times throughout the school year. Each class meets with the instructor and they have the opportunity to view, pet, and learn about a variety of animals that are brought in. With usually four to five animals per visit, the instructor explains the unique features of each animal and discusses their habitats. This is a wonderful, hands-on experience for the children to explore their interests through a more scientific lens.
Neighborhood Walks and Field Trips
Depending on the class and topic of study, children often venture beyond the classroom to explore the neighborhood and nearby Central Park, making thoughtful observations along the way. These excursions might include visits to a fire station, a doctor’s office to learn about the human body, or the American Museum of Natural History to see the Blue Whale during a study on marine life. Other classes have visited the Transit Museum while learning about transportation or explored local playgrounds to compare structures as part of a playground-building project. Each field trip is intentionally connected to classroom learning, extending children’s curiosity and deepening their understanding of the world around them.
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