Our Elementary program is for grades K-5. Below are outlines of the curricula we use for language arts, history and geography, science, and mathematics.
Literacy
We use the Spalding Method, which is a multisensory approach to teaching reading, writing, and spelling. This method teaches the following skills:
- Phonemic Awareness
- Phonics
- Fluency
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
The Language Arts program also includes:
- Shurley Grammar
- Write Source
- Quality Literature Selections
History and Geography
Montessori Preschool: Continents geography, culture, flags, etc.
Grades K/1: Ancient Cultures from Mesopotamia to Early Rome. Major U.S. Historical Events, Ancient Maps & geography symbols.
Grades 2/3: The Middle Ages – Alexander the Great, Ancient Rome, Asia, and Byzantium, Major U.S. Historical Events, Maps & Geography.
Grades 4/5: Western Europe and North & South America.
Science
Full Option Science System (FOSS): Inquiry-based, hands-on curriculum.
Montessori Preschool: Botany, Life cycles, Solar Systems, Land Forms
Grades K/1: Scientific process & tools, Human Body, Classification of plants & animals, Habitats, Physical Geography
Grades 2/3: Measurements, Electricity & Magnets
Grades 4/5: Oceans & Geology
Mathematics
Our goal is to help produce confident problem solvers who enjoy the study of math. The reason we study math is so we can apply what we learn in everyday situations. The students learn their math facts, rules, and formulas, and are able to use this knowledge in real life applications. The study of math is much more than committing a list of facts to memory. It includes memorization, but it also encompasses learning the concepts that are critical to problem solving. Our program includes a combination of Math-U-See, a hands-on, concrete curriculum and Singapore Math which focuses mainly on problem solving.
