Lower Elementary

Grades 1 to 3 โ€” Transitioning from "how" things work to "why".

Cosmic Education

Children in the elementary years are characterized by their thirst for knowledge and their developing social consciousness. Our curriculum, known as Cosmic Education, provides a birds-eye view of the world and the interconnection of all things.

Elementary activities

Curriculum Threads

  • ๐Ÿ“ Language: grammar symbols, word study, composition
  • ๐Ÿงฎ Math: bead chains, stamp game, passage to abstraction
  • โ›ฉ๏ธ Culture: biology, geography, early history timelines
  • ๐Ÿ” Research: question โ†’ investigate โ†’ present
  • ๐Ÿค Community: grace, responsibility, collaboration

Daily Rhythm

  1. Arrival & community jobs
  2. Lesson block + work cycle
  3. Snack + outdoor play
  4. Project time & presentations
  5. Reflection journals & dismissal

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you personalize lessons?

Students work with their Guide to create weekly work plans, ensuring they meet core benchmarks while diving deep into personal research projects.

Is there traditional homework?

We avoid repetitive drills. Instead, we encourage 'Big Work'โ€”longer term projects or community activities that happen naturally outside school.

How is progress tracked?

Along with Guides' observations, elementary students learn self-assessment and participate in regular conferences to track their own mastery.

Operating Hours

Program Time
School Day 8:00 AM โ€“ 2:30 PM
Extended Care 2:30 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM

*Elementary students are expected to maintain a 'Cosmic Journal' reflecting on their weekly goals and achievements.

Outcomes

  • ๐ŸŒฑ Curiosity and research habits
  • ๐Ÿ“ Solid reading, writing & math skills
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Growing responsibility and leadership
  • ๐Ÿค Emotional intelligence and social awareness