In social studies, first-graders begin to explore links between the local area and other areas around the world. In the second grade, students compare and contrast our local society with world societies. Along with mapping the journey of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower and learning about the difficult conditions they faced, students may study the concept of a pilgrim and relate it to immigration today. The manner in which the arts are integrated into the curriculum is through the inclusion of Visual Arts and General Music weekly sessions. Art and writing are closely linked as students write in response to their art and the art of others.
Music is integrated with many content areas.
Continual attention to sound production and the properties of sound integrate science and music. Students receive exposure to a variety of world cultures through seasonal and holiday songs as well as dance activities all year long. Phonics are reinforced through song, increasing reading and writing skills. Student-generated lyrics for other songs help to strengthen verbal communication skills. Patterns in math are continually correlated in the study of form in music along with rhythmic and numeric relationships.