Reading
Our reading program integrates individual skill work and literature discussion groups.*
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Writing
Our writing program teaches effective writing strategies and encourages students to write meaningful, authentic, well written pieces.
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Independent Work
During work period, students complete individualized assignments in reading, writing, and math.
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Technology
Students use computers to publish their work, practice math and typing skills, and research topics.
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Mathematics Program
In math groups, concepts are presented in hands-on activities, then practiced independently or with partners.*
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Parent Teachers
Parent volunteers are essential to help reinforce and practice daily skills like math, reading, and handwriting.
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Student Teaching and Sharing
Taking the time to share in each others discoveries, work, and proud accomplishments is important!
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Art combined with Science and
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Science and Social Study Themes
Science Social Studies
2014-2015 Maine Habitats, Wildlife, Maine Native Peoples, History,
Ecosystems, and Geology Government, Geography, and
Economics
2015-2016 Plants, Weather, Physics U.S. History, Geography, and
Engineering, and Culture
Biology
2016-2017 Earth Science, Space, World Geography, History, Govern-
Oceans, and Biomes ment, Economics, and Cultures
2014-2015 Maine Habitats, Wildlife, Maine Native Peoples, History,
Ecosystems, and Geology Government, Geography, and
Economics
2015-2016 Plants, Weather, Physics U.S. History, Geography, and
Engineering, and Culture
Biology
2016-2017 Earth Science, Space, World Geography, History, Govern-
Oceans, and Biomes ment, Economics, and Cultures
Additional Information
* We use the Singapore Math Program, a recognized world leader in Mathematics Education.
* In reading, selected novels are often based on themes we are studying in our Science and Social Studies programs. Recent novels include: Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, Little House in the Big Woods, Meet Felicity, Bull Run, Magic Tree House: Revolutionary War on Wednesday. We also have recently enjoyed selections from the Fantasy genre (James and the Giant Peach, Percy Jackson, and Charolette's Web, and The Borrowers).
* In reading, selected novels are often based on themes we are studying in our Science and Social Studies programs. Recent novels include: Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, Little House in the Big Woods, Meet Felicity, Bull Run, Magic Tree House: Revolutionary War on Wednesday. We also have recently enjoyed selections from the Fantasy genre (James and the Giant Peach, Percy Jackson, and Charolette's Web, and The Borrowers).