Curriculum
Overview
Reading
• Phonics: blending and segmenting
• Grammar and punctuation
• Writing skills appropriate to grade level
• Cross-curricular content (social studies/science)
• Cursive writing is included in reading classes
Class Structure:
Warm-up with cursive writing • Review of prior concepts • Introduction to new concepts • Guided practice • Reading aloud
Mathematics
• Aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards
• Facts, practice, and mental math
• Problem-solving strategies
• Computational skills for higher-level math
• Critical thinking integration
Class Structure:
Warm-up with facts practice • Introduction to new concepts • Guided practice • Mixed practice exercises • Activity
Critical Thinking & Logic
• Develops deep analytical skills
• Enhances comprehension and retention
• Builds lifelong learning skills
• Developmentally-sequenced lessons
• Cross-curricular application
Class Structure:
Review of prior concepts • Introduction to new concepts • Guided practice • Reading aloud and discussion • Activity
Cursive Writing
• The entire lowercase alphabet is taught using four basic shapes
• Similarly-shaped letters taught together (faster learning)
• Engages all learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)
• Included in all reading courses
• Also available as a standalone 8 or 12-week mini-course
