Hands‑on materials move from concrete to abstract, supporting the child’s drive to repeat, refine, and master. Independence and kindness are core to the culture.
Care of self & environment, food prep, grace & courtesy — the heart of independence.
Materials isolate attributes like size, color, texture, pitch — refining the senses for later academics.
Phonetic awareness, moveable alphabet, handwriting, grammar, and rich spoken language.
Quantity, symbol, operations, decimal system, fractions, geometry, and measurement.
Botany, zoology, geography, history, earth & physical sciences through discovery.
Times are approximate; rhythm adjusts to the needs of the group and season.
Communication — Weekly snapshots of class themes and progress notes; parent conferences each term to review goals and growth.
Readiness & Next Steps — Fully toilet trained; follows simple multi‑step directions; curiosity and stamina for longer work periods.
How do you support reading?
We build strong phonetic foundations with sandpaper letters and the moveable alphabet, then progress to readers and writing.
Is there homework?
Most work is completed at school. Occasional family projects or reading minutes may be suggested.
How are mixed ages managed?
Older children model responsibility and leadership while younger ones receive scaffolding and inspiration.
