Curriculum and Instruction

To support our focus on the development of the whole child,
our subject areas are grouped according to key learning processes:
  

Literacy Development (Reading, Writing, Speaking/Discussing, and Listening):   

• Preparation for written language (K)
• Writing  (1-5)
• Pre/Early reading (K)
• Reading  (1-3)
• Literature  (4-5)
• Handwriting (K-3)
• Keyboarding (3-5)

Creativity, Self-expression, and Movement

• Art  (K-5)
• Creative Projects (1-3, as schedules permit)
• Lower Yard (1-5)
• Music/Drama  (K-5)
• Sports Groups (1-5, as schedules permit)
• Swimming  (K-5)

Analytical Thinking, Reasoning and Problem Solving

• Science  (K-5)
• Math  (K-5) 

Systemic Thinking, Social Development and Civic Participation

• Geography  (K-5)
• History  (4-5)
• Group Time (K-5)

We utilize a variety of instructional methods with an emphasis on creating purposeful activities and engaging projects that encourage thinking, questioning, and discussing, provide a variety of levels and paths of investigation, promote an active quest for new information and ideas, and demonstrate an abiding interest in the learning of each child.  Whenever possible we promote interdisciplinary connections within and between subject area groups.