Art - Discoveries in art help to define a child's world and help to structure their thinking in a visual way. Art cultivates the great joy of creating. Students explore using a variety of media. The importance of the process is stressed and the product is presented. Music - Music emphasis at this level is on creating a foundation for music literacy through understanding.
Students learn singing, music leadership skills, and critical listening.
This knowledge serves as a foundation for instrumental music that is taught in the upper grades. Although performances are given, the quest for musical literacy drives the curriculum. Class times are lengthened to give children an opportunity to explore individual work at centers. Spanish - Meeting twice a week, the students are taught and speak only in Spanish. Students focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing.