My Daughter has just bloomed here. What a great formula they have for success at this school! Every area from administration to supplies to children's individual needs, are covered. Student teacher ratio is excellent, and the balance between my child s social growth and academic growth is carefully
... Read more nurtured. The director really has a great talent in keeping this school safe, successful and strong. Well worth the money. It is very exciting to be part of such a great place, and to watch my daughter do so well in every way. I highly recommend you at least consider this school if you are looking. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/01/08
Our son (first grade) and daughter (pre-school) have attended the Awakening Seed for the last few years. The teachers here are highly caring and creative. The Seed also does a wonderful job instilling a sense of caring for one another and problem solvng. Bullying is nonexistent. The creative aspect has
... Read more lit our children's imaginations on fire. They come home wanting to duplicate their school day: doing yoga poses, singing songs, wanting to write and illustrate their own books, making up board games, drawing, painting, making a giant model of the human body, and on and on. Our son read a book to the class at the end of his pre-K year. Clearly, they are doing something right at Awakening Seed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/08
The Seed is a wonderful environment for our kids. The only draw back is the decline in the quality of the academics and teaching in grades 2-5. Perhpas this is the reason for the huge decline in student enrollment and the schools need to rid of the higher grades (so far only 5th, but one can feel that
... Read more 4th is around the corner). It is slowly turning into a day care through Kindergarten school. The consistency in some of the classrooms is poor, which teaches kids the wrong lessons. Teachers also do not take advantage of prime learning moments when conflict or confusion ensues amongst students. My biggest disappointment has been the schools failure to provide high quality consistent teaching & classroom projects in classrooms with low enrollment, teacher's assistants and abundant parent volunteers. The upshot, the school does nurture a community family environment and positive problem solving modelling. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/08
The Seed is the reason that my husband and I don't plan on moving for years. My daughter is under 2 and absolutely loves it. The environment is loving and supportive. Where else do you get music, PE and spanish in addition to the usual structured environment? We already see a love of art, music
... Read more and school in general flourishing in her. The outdoor section for each classroom is also treated like an amazing learning environment. We get daily written and even verbal feedback on her day. There are also regular parent/teacher conferences to discuss progress and any issues. Parents can come by anytime and observe, but helping in class is more appreciated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/08
The school provides a good environment for children who are ages 2+. I would not recommend starting your child off in this school if your child is under two years old unless your child is able to talk with you.
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Posted by a parent on 01/06/08
I love this school and so does my daughter. The teachers, staff & the owners dedication to over educate gives me the feeling of relief.
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Posted by a parent on 11/07/07
The overall feeling is warm and welcoming. It's areal community where children are supported and nurtured throughout the year. Teachers really care and it shows by the way in which they treat the students. Art, music, P.E. and Spanish are a regular part of the curriculum at no extra charge.
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Posted by a parent on 07/06/07
Amazing school. I can't say enough great things about it. From the moment you walk in the door each and every person cares and soon knows your child. I truly feel it's the best school in the Valley. It's a 'pet' school for ASU's department of Education. I first heard about the school from a professor
... Read more in the school of education at ASU. My child is a quiet observer and has blossomed here. They understand her way of expressing herself and validate it, in turn she's outgoing when she wants to be and reserved at times too. They value each child for who they are. Their approach to discipline is respectful and clear. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/22/06
Great school for any kind of kid. they learn how to solve conflict and good social skills. Lots of activities to inspire thier creativity.
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Posted by a parent on 01/15/06
The Seed is superb. Parents are involved daily with this true community of enthusiastic learners. We all learn from each other at the Seed from the youngest child to the most educated teacher. Our children are involved in a well rounded curriculum which encourages global learning; a love of learning;
... Read more and compassion. My oldest daughter attended the Seed for preschool and 1st grade. I know the Seed greatly assisted her present abilities/passions. A junior in high school participating in honors classes; newspaper; film production and editing; reads for fun; writes and produces music (words and music) and performs 3 musical instruments. She has benefitted from the Seed. Her younger sister and brother attend the Seed now. They are flourishing in all avenues of learning. Functional cognitive skills; compassion for others; joy of learning/reading; personal attention; social skills; along with support and guidance for parents. The Seed is superb. Read less
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Phoenix schools — Awakening Seed School is located at 6630 S 40th St, Phoenix AZ 85042. 6630 S 40th St is in the South Mountain neighborhood and 85042 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ Awakening Seed School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 4.
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