Affords each child success through individuals, small group, and whole group instruction with children of different ages. Provides a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of the children. Fosters positive peer relations. A multi-age classroom is diverse and flexible. Each child's progress continuously monitored according to their developmental level, using themes across the curriculum and hands-on activities.
Attention is given to the mental, physical, social and emotional development of each child.
Meaningful practice and assessment are its foundations. The curriculum of the Columbia Public Schools is taught at Benton. The major difference between Benton and others schools in Columbia, is that we put children of different ages in our classrooms, and we teach to developmentally appropriate philosophy. All day sessions for the five year olds accelerates their general school progress Multi-age learning environment produces students with increased ability as independent learners. Multi-age students are better problem solvers.