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First and Second Grades - The Bobcats -
LEARNING LENS: Biodiversity on Earth

PROGRESSION of LEARNING

Primary school students at Painted Oak Nature School gather in their Outdoor Classroom
"Unfold and Breathe"

  • 6 - 7 years old

  • full day schedule or homeschool option

  • 15-18 children, 2 guiding adults

  • focus on building independence, stamina, and mindfulness

  • Fundations multisensory approach to literacy instruction with Guided Reading and The Power of Pictures art-based approach to writing instruction

  • Illustrative Mathematics program rooted in strategical inquiry

  • leveled small group instruction

  • collaborative projects completed with support to answer driving question

  • end-of-day journaling and classroom chores

Primary school students at Painted Oak Nature School have fun with friends
Primary school students at Painted Oak Nature School play four-square
Primary school students at Painted Oak Nature School paint with watercolors and get creative
Primary school students at Painted Oak Nature School engage in scientific inquiry
Third through Fifth Grades - The Coyotes -
LEARNING LENS: Earth's Major Systems
Primary school students at Painted Oak Nature School work in their Outdoor Classroom

PROGRESSION of LEARNING

"Mature and Develop"

  • 8 - 10 years old

  • full day schedule or homeschool option

  • 12-15 children, 1 guiding adult

  • focus on questions, place-based research, social awareness, and emotional health

  • Core Skills block in AM -      differentiated by readiness

  • Project-Based Learning + ECO's in PM - differentiated by interest

  • Daily 5 Framework for Literacy, CAFE Model, Words Their Way

  • Illustrative Mathematics

  • Guided Explorations and Passion Projects to include public presentations

  • Electives including graphic novels, Jam Band, theatre, and open art studio 

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