Less egocentric now, and possessing a developing social and moral sense, the child is becoming a contributing member of the social order. The work of the child at an earlier stage of development was the formation of the individual. The work of the elementary age child is the formation of a responsible social being. This personal responsibility is grounded in an understanding of the individuals place in the natural order and is achieved through freedom of choice and concentration on meaningful work. Through self-motivated inquiry, the child is encouraged to discover natural laws.
Students work in the areas of physical and life sciences, the study of geography and culture.
Mathematics and language curriculums provide for the development of skills necessary to exploration, discovery and communication. The emphasis on internal and external order leads to logical thinking as a base for creativity. The practical life curriculum gives the child responsibility for the care of the indoor and outdoor environments. It provides for individual and group planning and problem solving. A sense of social responsibility, pride and high self esteem are the results of the child's participation in classroom maintenance and management.