Brooklyn Schoolhouse

Established in 2015.
Brooklyn Schoolhouse was founded with the goal of bringing a unique early childhood education space to Clinton Hill. Operating under the belief that the physical environment plays a crucial role in learning, the space at 156 Gates Avenue was designed to facilitate an open-plan classroom environment, with special attention to color, lighting, and outdoor space. The classroom opens onto a backyard, and an interactive year-round garden. Within the classroom, a variety of materials are provided in an effort to continually "speak" to the children's interests and curiosities. In addition to core materials like blocks, books, and paints, we also collect recycled and found materials which the children use in unique and repurposed ways for creating process art, and in dramatic play. At Brooklyn Schoolhouse the environment is planned with care to inspire creative thinking and cognitive growth.