Enrichments

Toddler art curriculum focuses on 4 areas: Fine Motor Skills, Exploring Textures, Movement/Dramatic Play, and Creative Expression. Each area is explored for 3-4 sessions before moving on to the next. Emphasis is placed on process and sensory experience as toddlers engage in self-directed play with materials.

Kindergarten focuses on recognizing warm and cool colors and learning about the element of art: Lines. Students will develop the understanding of artistic techniques, such as oil pastel resist with watercolor. Through hands-on activities, young artists experiment with various materials, encouraging creativity and exploration. The culmination of the year’s artistic journey is the “Smile” project, where students create a self-portrait that celebrates their unique expression and individuality

Foundational Elementary art is designed to complement the classroom’s IB curriculum, providing students with opportunities to connect art across various subjects. Students explore the elements of art through both individual and collaborative projects, allowing them to express their creativity while developing essential artistic skills. They work with a variety of materials and techniques in a dynamic, nurturing environment that encourages exploration and growth.

Lower Elementary art builds on the IB curriculum, offering students additional opportunities for collaborative small-group projects. Students deepen their understanding of the elements of art while gaining confidence through class presentations. As they explore a variety of artistic techniques, they are encouraged to express their unique creativity. They also develop their personal artistic voice through a range of engaging projects.

Upper Elementary art emphasizes meaningful connections to the classroom’s IB curriculum; students engage in larger-scale projects, including recyclable art sculptures, and participate in an exciting creative fashion show. They also have the opportunity to attend guest speaker workshops on campus, where professional artists introduce new techniques and inspire students to experiment with their craft. Throughout the year, students are encouraged to create artwork that is not only imaginative but also purposeful.

Toddlers are encouraged to be attentive listeners through the reading of age-appropriate fiction, non-fiction, and picture books. Students explore literary themes throughout the year that reflect seasonal topics as well as promote Montessori themes used in the classroom: peace, independence, and exploration.

Primary students are encouraged to be critical and attentive listeners through the promotion and reading of selected picture books. The literary themes mirror the Montessori themes and International Baccalaureate Units of Study used in the classroom. In addition, students learn about the proper care of books.

Kindergarten students explore literary themes throughout the school year during library class to enhance classroom International Baccalaureate themes. Students demonstrate an understanding of new concepts through group discussions, projects, and class exercises.

Foundational Elementary students explore a variety of literary themes that support the International Baccalaureate Units of Study presented in their classes. Concepts of Digital Citizenship are introduced and students demonstrate skill acquisition and conceptual understanding through discussions and projects.

Lower Elementary students explore literary themes throughout the school year that enhance the International Baccalaureate units they are studying in the classroom. Library classes empower students to confidently and successfully utilize technology by promoting the effective use of educational technologies and creating awareness of Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety. Students demonstrate skill acquisition through discussions, presentations, and projects.

Upper Elementary students explore literary themes throughout the school year related to the themes they are discussing and learning in their classes through the reading of a variety of fiction and nonfiction books. Library classes empower students to confidently and successfully utilize technology by promoting the effective use of educational technologies and creating awareness of Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety, and scholarly research guidelines. Students demonstrate their skill acquisition through discussions, presentations, and projects.

Toddlers will explore music by singing simple songs as a class, fostering a love for melody and rhythm. They will engage in movement-based activities, such as freeze dance, allowing them to physically respond to music. These playful experiences lay the foundation for understanding pitch, rhythm, and harmony.

Primary students will develop their singing abilities through group songs, focusing on vocal expression and teamwork. They will internalize rhythm by moving their bodies to the beat of drums and metronomes. Through listening activities, students will be introduced to various musical styles and instruments, including all sections of the orchestra. Their hands-on musical journey begins with strumming the ukulele and experimenting with a variety of percussion instruments.

Kindergarten students listen to music and begin to learn about the musicians while discussing and identifying the instruments they hear. Students begin to play percussion instruments, learn how to hold and play the ukulele, and sing with different dynamics.

Foundational Elementary students will broaden their musical knowledge by listening to a diverse range of artists and composers. They will begin learning rhythmic notation and apply these concepts using percussion instruments. Students will also be introduced to reading notes on the treble and bass clefs, strengthening their understanding of musical literacy. To explore harmony, they will learn simple chords on the ukulele.

Lower Elementary students will refine their listening skills by journaling about their experiences with different musical works, fostering active and analytical listening. Class discussions will incorporate elements of music history and musicology, deepening their understanding of musical traditions. Students will explore rhythm, pitch, and harmony through hands-on practice with different instruments, reinforcing these foundational concepts.

Upper Elementary students will continue their exploration of music through journaling, active listening, and class discussions on music history and musicology. They will develop a deeper understanding of rhythm, pitch, and harmony by applying these concepts to different instruments. As a culmination of their learning, students will showcase their progress by performing in front of the class, building confidence and stage presence.

Kindergarten framework focuses on movement, which is a vital part of the core content for all students. It is the basis for developing, expanding, and refining children’s range of motor skills and awareness. Students will experience a wide variety of applications of fundamental movements that are learned through various instructional tools, collaborative games in addition to traditional sports.

Foundational Elementary students will focus on primary and complex movement patterns. They will improve on their physical fitness, and begin to develop their throwing, catching, and striking skills. Through various competitive sports, they will build upon their personal and social growth development as well as become more aware of healthy lifestyle choices.

Lower Elementary students will build upon their basic and complex movement patterns. They will improve their physical fitness levels, and continue developing their throwing, catching, and striking skills. Through various competitive sports, they will learn about sportsmanship and fair play. Their personal and social growth development will continue to mature, and they will become more responsible for making healthy lifestyle choices.

Upper Elementary students will use their fundamental movement skills through multiple team sports. The expectation of physical fitness grows significantly as they will be expected to be in better shape. Student throwing, catching, and striking skills are becoming more proficient and accurate. They will become leaders and display appropriate sportsmanship and fair play. Personal and social growth development will continue to mature, and students will take ownership of their lifestyle choices, with their health in mind.

Middle School students will continue to demonstrate their fundamental movement skills throughout all team sports. Physical fitness will play a vital role in daily life. Their development of spatial awareness and mental understanding of the game improves. Their leadership and sportsmanship of fair play are evident at all times. They will be responsible for choosing their teams, running their classes at times, and troubleshooting any frustrations together as a group. Personal and social growth development will continue to mature, and students will take ownership of their lifestyle choices, with their health and hygiene in mind.

Kindergarten students will be able to collaborate, problem-solve, and test possible solutions. They will also learn to use the engineering design process to improve their creations. Once students have mastered the design process, paper airplane, bridge building, and tower building challenges will allow students to demonstrate their understanding and have fun while doing it.

Foundational Elementary students explore aspects of all of the branches of science while applying the STEM framework to tackle real-world challenges. Through hands-on experiments and interactive projects, they develop a deeper understanding of scientific principles and their applications. Engaging in inquiry-based learning, they strengthen their critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while building a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Lower Elementary students explore aspects of biology, chemistry, and physics while applying the STEM framework to tackle real-world challenges. Through hands-on experiments and interactive projects, they develop a deeper understanding of scientific principles and their real-world applications. Engaging in inquiry-based learning, they strengthen their critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while building a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Upper Elementary students will be able to effectively utilize data, the engineering design process, and collaborative learning to solve real-world problems. The course will also integrate core classroom topics of study into problem-based learning while challenging students to design and refine solutions. They will also discover how science allows us to enjoy the many modern amenities we now have.

Kindergarten students focus on guided outdoor exploration. By making observations and identifying living things, students develop their understanding of the natural world. Kindergarteners take part in scavenger hunts, collaborative games, and sorting activities. Lessons incorporate International Baccalaureate units of study and the Montessori framework used in the classroom.

Foundational Elementary students discover similarities and differences of living things. By comparing and identifying local animals, students develop a deeper understanding of the natural world. Students participate in collaborative games, guided outdoor exploration, and sorting activities. Lessons incorporate International Baccalaureate units of study used in the classroom.

Eco-Discovery introduces Lower Elementary students to the fundamentals of ecosystems, exploring the interactions between living organisms and their nonliving environment. Through this journey, they learn about abiotic and biotic factors, as well as how biomes and ecosystems are classified, including which species reside there. Students also delve into the impact of invasive, endangered, and extinct species, conducting individual research on those found near us.

Eco-Discovery provides Upper Elementary students with a deep understanding of ecosystems and their complex interactions. They explore food webs, energy flow, and the roles of key species in maintaining ecological balance. Through case studies and hands-on projects, students investigate topics such as invasive species, biodiversity, and conservation impacts. The course fosters critical thinking about the relationships between organisms and their habitats, preparing students to understand and address real-world ecological challenges.