Elements Academy
About
Elements Academy is a nonprofit microschool in Braintree for children from preschool through 12th grade, paired with a family wellness community. Its strengths-based approach aims to help children love school again so they can love learning. Education is customized, individualized and holistic, and children get meaningful choice over what and how they learn and how they spend their time, with relationships between kids and teachers that feel more like extended family than classmates.
The school is built on the belief that childhood is real life rather than preparation for it. Curiosity counts for more than covering a set curriculum, creativity, the arts, outings and deep dives are treated as essential, and mental health and emotional intelligence are woven into daily life. The school is open that it is not for everyone: families wanting traditional classrooms, grade-level expectations, homework and adult-driven decisions will likely be happier elsewhere.
What to Know
- Programs are available in person and online, both part time and full time.
- Children are free to move, play, eat and use the bathroom when they need to.
- The family wellness community offers education and support for families of all ages and stages.
- It appeals to families drawn to homeschooling who cannot or do not want to do it all themselves.
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