As children gain confidence, their skills are broadened with more complicated letter combinations. Emphasis is also placed on the manual skills necessary for writing. Children learn to associate number symbols with quantities. This lays the foundation for understanding basic arithmetic operations and promotes a real understanding of the number system in preparation for more abstract mathematical concepts at the elementary level. Exercises in everyday living skills help to develop coordination, increase attention span and build ideas of sequence and logic.
Students learn the physical characteristics of plants and animals and their natural environment.
Enhancing vocabulary and using simple experiments to understand basic concepts of physical science are part of the science program. Children learn how land water forms are created. Map work reinforces language, fine motor coordination and memory development. Cultural studies emphasize the universal needs of human beings and an appreciation of diversity. Music classes introduce children to the concepts of rhythm and melody.