Elementary

The elementary program builds on our early childhood experience. At this
level, the children become fascinated with the “how” and “why” of
everything. Assisted by their imagination and reasoning, they become
explorers, not just of the world, but also of the entire universe. The
curriculum becomes increasingly sophisticated and challenging, yet still
allows them to refine basic skills and learn how to manage their time.
Students begin work with Montessori materials and proceed to work in the
abstract.

MATHEMATICS- Children work with mathematics materials that
demonstrate what takes place in a given mathematical process, until the
child is able to explore them more abstractly. It is an integration of
arithmetic, algebra and geometry.

LANGUAGE- the child undertakes the study of words, their origins,
spelling and grammatical function. Reading and writing are an integral
part of the entire curriculum. They are strengthened through the
development of research skills, composition, exploration of poetry and
drama and keeping a journal of daily work; Comprehension is developed
through discussion groups and written formats.

SCIENCE- Involves Botany and zoology, Physical and Earth Sciences with
an incredible amount of detail, using the child’s natural interest in these
topics.

GEOGRAPHY- Includes detailed work in functional, physical and
economic geography.

HISTORY- Detailed study of civilizations from pre-historic to modern times;
individual research projects about specific civilizations; specific study of
the development of Cultures; Projects in Nigerian history. The study of the
passage of time.

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT -Continued work on large muscle
development through physical education and daily free or organized
outdoor play.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE- Vocabulary development in French.

ARTS- use of art media such as paints, clay, pencils; study of great
artists; introduction to music through the recorder, choral singing and use
of simple percussion instruments; study of great composers and the
orchestra; drama, play performance .

COMPUTERS- Computers are an integral part of our curriculum. Lower
Elementary children often begin to learn to type in their first year. Later,
students use the computer for word processing, composing letters, and
as a research tool.

SOCIAL SKILLS-Meeting one's needs and respecting needs of others in a
dynamic work environment; daily class (community) meetings to discuss
problems and share ideas for solutions; small group meetings as needed
to encourage children to express issues and feelings.

INDEPENDENCE-Work is scheduled on a daily or weekly basis depending
on the child's level, and is recorded in the student's daily organizer; books
and topics for research are chosen according to individual student
interest; large blocks of time for independent and small-group work.