These connect the child to his or her world. Children begin to see the world as orderly, rule-governed, and predictive. In primary grades, children begin to study geography and history through literature and primary source documents, but these are always connected to the child's space and time. Each year, through the grades studies begin with the immediate present and move on to develop links with the larger geographic and economic world. Each year children study people and events from the past to build sensitivity and appreciation for contributions which affect their lives today.
Multicultural education plays a major role in the curriculum.
A child's place in time and space. Develop an understanding of the difference between needs and wants and understand how people work to provide for these needs and wants. A diversity of families are presented through literature and oral histories. A planned physical education program promotes a student's physical, mental and social well being. The learning of skills enables a student to participate in activities throughout life.