Provision is made in the curriculum for the areas of practical living skills, development of the senses, spoken and written language skills, mathematics, geometry, history, science, geography, art and music. All this is done in conjunction with the development of a basis for a lifetime love of aesthetic beauty, order and on-going learning. Cooperative learning and development of a sense of community play a strong role in the curriculum at all levels. A strong focus in Kindergarten is placed on the child's clarification of reality and self-reliance, while learning boundaries and the basic skills for peaceful resolution of conflict. All are closely interrelated in the goal of providing an optimal learning experience for each child.
Respect is the ground rule of the program.
Efforts are made to provide extended uninterrupted periods of work time, during which the children can make independent choices of work, whether working alone or in groups. The classroom environment and its function are very similar to the kindergarten. The elementary curriculum, however, is very specific, insuring that the children learn fundamental concepts and skills, while being given choices of ways to explore the concepts and practice the skills. Children have a need for knowledge that cannot be easily satisfied, but their interests vary. Therefore, research is an integral part of the program.