To Give Each Child​

Security in learning, the ability to think, self-reliance, understanding of what he/she is learning, and knowledge of the purpose of that learning; good study habits, love of reading and math, a pleasurable learning experience.

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Reading

Ability to read at sight reading material at Grade 1 level and above; knowledge of sounds in order to solve words (phonics); ability to group words within the sentence so that the child comprehends what is read (rhythmic reading); ability to group the ideas of the sentences so that the significance of what is read is grasped (comprehension).

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Spelling

Ability to spell words that follow the two-vowel rule, vowel-alone rule, and ability to write simple sentences with ease; write the Carden Sounds Chart; recognize long and short vowel sounds and dictionary marks.

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Enunciation

Perfect by frequent drill of words often mispronounced.

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Vocabulary

Interest in words, increase vocabulary with 2,000 new words used repeatedly by the teacher and in literature read to the children.

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Articulation

Ability to express thoughts in group discussions, and use sequential thinking.

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Language Mechanics

Ability to recognize nouns, pronouns, personal pronouns, verbs, and adjectives in text, present tense, first, second, and third person, singular; Not form, question form; past tense, plural; past participles; use of period and comma; use of quotations marks; recognize “Who? Doing? What?”

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Creative Expression

The ability to write original compositions and verbally develop individual and group stories.

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Poetry

The appreciation of poetry and the ability to memorize 20 poems.

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Drama

Experience in being a member of a contributing group, appreciate the blending of voices in group recitation, participate in playlets.

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Handwriting

The ability to print clearly and begin writing cursive letters.

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Math

Add single digit and two-digit numbers, subtract single and two-digit numbers, understand use of the number line, the pairs, the boxes, adding by endings, multiply by two’s, three’s, five’s, and tens, story problems, using addition, subtraction, and number needed patterns (stories and proofs); money, clock, measuring.

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Art

Appreciate at least eight well-known paintings and the artists; work with various media to create original art.

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Music

Perform songs in at least two programs; learn music theory using the Carden Sight Singing method; learn numerous historical songs including part and round singing.

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Geography

Skill reading maps (neighborhood and United States).

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Science

Ability to perform appropriate experiments; science in rhyme.

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Physical Education

Ability to play organized games and perform physical skills. Being active as it relates to ones health.

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Social Skills

Ability to interact appropriately with peers and adults; ability to communicate ideas, feelings, and knowledge.

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Computer Skills​

Ability to use a computer for educational games and begin typing. Increase knowledge of computer terminology and use. 

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Attitude Development

We discuss Standards of Living and help students to be confident and comfortable in the presence of adults and classmates.  Our students practice patterns of acceptable behavior and have a sense of security in learning.  Our students are taught to maintain strong values and show appreciation for all that is good.​​​