Experiential learning is core to our teaching philosophy at Trillium Academy. Hands-on, project-based learning gives students immediate feedback; requires problem solving, collaboration, and effective communication; and provides students with experiences they need to build confidence and resilience in tackling challenges. This approach allows students several entryways into the curriculum so that they can come from a place of strength and engage intentionally with the material. Our teachers often dive spontaneously into student-initiated rabbit holes, bridging the gap between student interests and the learning objectives in a particular class or lesson.
While experiential learning is integrated into all our classes at Trillium, there are a few aspects of our program that are more focused on experiential and embodied learning.
Wellness
At Trillium includes our Movement classes and age-appropriate Health class for all grades, with a focus on developing communication skills and building healthy relationships in a safe environment.
Flex Days
Provide time for hands-on learning, workshops, enrichment, independent projects, and community-building experiences.
Art
Opportunities include Performing Arts and Visual Arts, as well as time in the MakerSpace, to allow students various ways to express themselves creatively.
Field Trips
Extend classroom learning into real-world contexts, supporting collaboration, adaptability, planning, and reflection.
Middle School Explorations
Engage curiosity and creativity in a low-stakes block that rotates each semester.
High School Real World
Incorporate life and learning skills, with a passion-based element as a way of practicing those skills in an interest area.
