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Elementary (Grades
1 to 6)
Curriculum areas for Grades 1 to 6: Practical Life Care of school/home environment, plant/animal care, social skills including letter writing, introductions, dining and telephone etiquette, and community service. Language Reading is emphasized through use of a self-paced reading series, literature groups, vocabulary building and oral research presentations. Writing skills include sentence and paragraph building, spelling, penmanship, creative writing and research. Mathematics Four basic mathematic operations are mastered in depth. Plane geometry, algebra and other more complex math studies are introduced as the student is ready. Cultural History, Geography and Science – Exploration using an enriching variety of materials. Independent research and group projects are required. Plant and animal classifications, history timelines, and hands-on science experiments are included. Foreign Language All Elementary students study Spanish using a variety of Spanish language Montessori materials, conversation and written work. Classes are conducted entirely in Spanish. Music Notation, rhythmic patterns, instrument playing, and study of forms. Types of music, composers and music from various cultures are included. Art Instruction in basic drawing concepts of line, form and color using a variety of media; Artist appreciation through museum visits and artwork lending programs. Physical Education and free play Daily outdoor activity time and a structured P. E. class introduces fitness for life skills; sports units emphasize team building and sportsmanship. |