Lower Elementary Program (6-9 years)
Building foundational knowledge through concrete exploration and discovery
Program Overview
The Lower Elementary program builds upon the concrete foundations established in Primary, introducing children to increasingly abstract concepts while maintaining hands-on learning experiences. This program harnesses children's natural curiosity and imagination.
Key Characteristics
Learning Style
- •Concrete to abstract progression
- •Research-based learning
- •Collaborative projects
Social Development
- •Peer teaching
- •Group work skills
- •Community awareness
Academic Focus Areas
Language Arts
- • Reading fluency
- • Writing composition
- • Word study and grammar
- • Research skills
- • Oral presentations
Mathematics
- • Four operations
- • Fractions introduction
- • Geometry concepts
- • Measurement
- • Mathematical reasoning
Cultural Studies
Biology
- • Botany studies
- • Zoology
- • Human body
- • Classification
Geography
- • Physical features
- �� Continent study
- • Map making
- • Climate zones
History
- • Timeline work
- • Ancient cultures
- • Human needs
- • Fundamental needs
Practical Skills Development
Work Habits
- • Time management
- • Organization skills
- • Project planning
- • Goal setting
Social Skills
- • Collaboration
- • Conflict resolution
- • Leadership
- • Communication