Where Curiosity Meets Community

Kindergarten at the Intergenerational Schools

Kindergarten is the beginning of your child’s learning journey—a time of wonder, growth, and discovery. At the Intergenerational Schools, kindergarteners learn in small, nurturing classrooms where they’re encouraged to be themselves, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Get Ready for Kindergarten!

Is your child starting kindergarten soon?

Download our free Kindergarten Readiness Guide for helpful tips and activities to practice at home. Inside, you’ll find 20 skills to practice across math, reading, social-emotional development, and independence, all designed to help your child feel confident and prepared for their first day.

Kindergarten Readiness Guide

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What Makes Kindergarten at the Intergenerational Schools Special

Small, Multi-Age Classes

Small, Multi-Age Classes

Kindergarteners learn alongside first and second graders in our Primary Stage classrooms, where students work at their own developmental pace. Younger students benefit from modeling and support from older peers, while older students develop leadership skills and deepen their own understanding by helping others.

Caring, Connected Teachers

Teacher Connections

Within our multi-age classes, our teachers loop with students for several years, building deep relationships that help every child feel known, valued, and supported.

Your kindergartener's teacher will truly get to know your child and understand their unique strengths, learning style, and needs—and will be there to guide them as they grow.

Hands-On, Playful Learning

Hands-On, Playful Learning

Kindergarten learning is active, social, and exploratory. Students engage in literacy and math workshops, science investigations, art, music, and movement.

Your child will spend each day learning through stories, songs, building, creating, and collaborating with classmates and community Learning Partners.

Building Confidence and Community

Building Confidence and Community

From the first day, kindergarteners participate in Morning Meetings, where students greet each other, share their thoughts, and build a sense of belonging.

They learn to express their needs, navigate friendships, solve problems, and contribute to a classroom community where everyone matters.

Community Meetings

For information about this topic, please log into Bloomz or contact your student's school.

Sports, Clubs & After School

Beyond the school day, students at the Intergenerational Schools have opportunities to explore their interests, build new skills, and connect with peers through a variety of after-school clubs and activities. These programs are led by teachers, parent volunteers, and community partners, and they change throughout the year based on student interest and available resources.

From creative arts and storytelling to cooking, gardening, journalism, and theater, clubs offer students a chance to discover what excites them in a supportive, multi-age environment. Recent clubs have included crochet, upcycling, health leadership, Girl Scouts, theater in partnership with Playhouse Square, cooking through Food Strong, and student journalism. Each campus offers different programs each quarter, so check Bloomz for current offerings and sign-up information.

On-Site After-School Care at TIS-East

The Intergenerational School – East partners with the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio to provide on-site after-school care. Families interested in this program should enroll directly through the Boys & Girls Club.

Transportation to Off-Site Childcare

Both campuses provide bus transportation to participating childcare centers near each school. Current participating centers include:

Near West:

  • Horizon Education Centers
  • Tiny Footsteps Child Enrichment Center

TIS-East:

  • East End Neighborhood House
  • Fundamentals Academy
  • The Meeting Place
  • Boys & Girls Club
  • Starting Point

Note: This list is subject to change. Please contact your campus to confirm current after-school transportation options to off-site childcare facilities.

Near West: (216) 961-4308
TIS-East: (216) 721-0120