Mixed age groups, three to six years, six to nine years, and nine to twelve years old, provide opportunities for peer learning and teaching. Respect for others and their work is fostered in the classroom environment. Through observation, the director determines when a child is ready to be guided to the next level of exploration. The primary curriculum is for three to six year olds. Practical Life exercises assist children in learning to take care of themselves, each other, and their environment.
Sensorial activities provide specific opportunities for explorations that refine the senses.
Language exercises nourish the child, enriching her vocabulary, and enhancing self-expression. These exercises also aid in the development of reading and writing skills. Mathematical materials offer an exciting, concrete experience of number concepts and operations. Finally, Cultural subjects include biology, science, geography, history, art, and music. The elementary curriculum is for six to twelve year olds.