Our two elementary classrooms are multi-age, with a maximum of 14 students. Each class has a teaching team of two teachers who have
different strengths and talents and who cooperate to provide each child the appropriate challenge. The day usually begins with a class circle time that may include yoga, inspiring stories, songs, energy work, healing prayers, and class sharing.
Much of the instruction is thematic and uses the principle of Flow Learning™. Each class puts on at least one musical a year, usually related to one of the themes of study, for example, rain forest, the Westward movement, or geology. Students receive twice-weekly Spanish instruction. In physical education the emphasis is on movement, fun, and individual fitness, rather than competitive sports, although the older students do play basketball, soccer, and other team games.
One of the advantages of having a flexible curriculum is that we can adjust to the needs and interests of the students. Often a unit of study just happens; it is born out of a moment of inspiration when curiosity and interest are ignited and enthusiasm takes over. The students share across the grades and benefit from friendships with older and younger peers.
We administer standardized tests
in the upper grades (4-6); our students average 1.5 years
above grade levels in math and 1 year above grade level in
reading. Living Wisdom students go on to both public and private
schools, and have not only the academic skills to succeed
on their grade level, but the confidence and ability to communicate
and cooperate with others that are essential for success.
Click here for the Primary
Class supplies list.
Click here for the Intermediate
Class supplies list.
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