Lower School at Brownell Talbot – A Foundation for Lifelong Learning

 At Brownell Talbot’s Lower School, education goes beyond academics to nurture confident, curious, and compassionate learners. From our youngest Early Years students through fourth grade, we create an environment where children develop essential skills to advocate for themselves, collaborate with peers, and embrace challenges with resilience.



Learning to Learn: Building Essential Skills

  • Collaborative Learning: Small class sizes encourage active participation and meaningful peer interactions.

  • Personalized Growth: Teachers tailor lessons to support each child’s academic and social-emotional development.

  • Specialized Enrichment: French, Spanish, Music, Art, and Science taught by subject experts spark early curiosity.

Early Years: Where Curiosity Thrives

Our preschool program for three- and four-year-olds balances structured learning with playful exploration. Through inquiry-driven activities, children build foundational literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills while fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond the Classroom: Holistic Development

  • Swimming & PE: Unique to Brownell Talbot, our curriculum teaches water safety and teamwork from Kindergarten through Grade 4.

  • Social-Emotional Learning: Using Yale’s RULER program, students develop emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience.

  • Extended Opportunities: BT Beyond offers after-school enrichment like ballet, stock market simulations, youth sports, and year-round Camp Discovery.

A Community That Supports Growth

Parents appreciate the warmth and intentionality of our Lower School. Whether leading discussions or collaborating on projects, students grow in confidence, kindness, and critical thinking—skills that prepare them for Middle School and beyond.

Discover how Brownell Talbot’s Lower School can ignite your child’s potential.
Learn more at brownell.edu
Location: 400 Happy Hollow Blvd, Omaha, NE 68132, USA

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