Dictionary skills, library and research, creative writing, journal writing, interviewing, and vocabulary are all part of our language program as well as Montessori grammar mechanics, and sentence analysis materials. Spelling lists are given as homework with coinciding word attack activities. The preparation of the mathematical mind is an educational challenge of great importance. The curriculum addresses the various learning styles through a visual, kinesthetic, and auditory format. Through the use of these didactic materials, the child discovers important facts and derives formulas.
Memorization is addressed through many activities.
Built into the materials is an indirect preparation for the next step in concept building or abstraction. Geometry and math are interrelated. Relationships and logic are clarified through geometric representations. Geometry also trains the eye to shape and form which leads to creative expression. Language is enhanced through an impressive exposure to mathematical nomenclature.