In a traditional school, children are told what to do throughout the day. They must wait for the “correct” time, or ask permission, to eat, play, speak, rest, use the restroom, get a drink, move around, and even read or do other academic activities. A child with a strong need to move around or talk may be labeled as a behavior problem. 

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At Someday School, children are encouraged to take care of themselves. We teach them to set goals for themselves, and they can decide how and when to work on those goals. They can eat when they are hungry, use the restroom when they need to, move and play when they want to, and participate in the classes and activities they are interested in. 

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We do not give children complete independence. Adults are ultimately responsible for the safety of the children, and will intervene when needed. Adults are also there to help children learn from their actions… not by issuing punishments, but by helping them reflect, perhaps asking questions such as, “How did that work out for you? What do you think you’ll do differently next time?”