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Children in Kingsley’s Elementary program acquire lifelong
skills of learning. Beginning in the Lower Elementary classroom,
students become adept at planning and organizing their work independently.
As they complete an assignment or study, they are introduced to
new skills and concepts that extend and deepen their thinking and
understanding of the world around them. Core values of the program
are independence, self-esteem and respect for others.
Each classroom at Kingsley reflects the way children learn and
exemplify the benefits of careful planning:
- Multi-age groupings encourage students to take on new challenges,
develop self-confidence and serve as role models for their classmates.
Once students master a concept or skill, they are given the opportunity
to demonstrate their mastery by teaching other students.
- Classroom materials reflect many levels of understanding
and reinforce independent learning.
- Individual or small group lessons are given during long
work periods, allowing students to learn a new skill or concept
and then practice it within moments to reinforce their understanding.
- Students progress at their own rate, moving ahead when ready,
and always taking the time to internalize new concepts and skills
without concern for their classmates’ pace.
- The design of the classroom allows for students to work
independently in study centers, in small groups, or in open areas
on the floor, depending on the nature of their studies and the materials
they are using.
Throughout their Elementary years, Kingsley students explore the
world as scientists, authors, mathematicians, geographers, anthropologists,
historians, artists, athletes, actors, musicians and Spanish speakers.
Teachers are present at all times to guide, encourage and assess
students as they work to fortify skills and concepts, and embrace
new challenges. Teachers in Kingsley classrooms are advocates, guides
and friends.
The Lower Elementary classrooms comprise students in grades 1,
2 and 3. There are 20 students and two teachers in each classroom.
Teachers are fully certified and work as a team to meet the academic,
social and emotional needs of their students. Specialists in the
Arts and Sciences, including music, drama, art, science, health,
library and technology, support the learning in each classroom.
Beginning in Preschool and continuing through sixth grade, students
learn to speak, read and write in Spanish.
Kingsley provides an integrated, individualized and academically
challenging program that meets the changing developmental needs
of the Elementary child. Students in the Lower Elementary classrooms
have access to a full range of resources that complement their learning
styles. Their work across the curriculum reflects an integrated,
thematic approach to building a foundation of knowledge and seeing
connections in their studies and in the world.
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