Non-Traditional Learning

MULTI-AGE PHILOSOPHY
Within a mixed-age classroom, your child learns at his or her own pace, receiving inspiration from older students by observing their work and behaviors. As each child moves through their years in the classroom, the older students gain leadership and responsibility skills, which reflect in the development of their self-confidence. In this way, we can leverage the mentoring and discipleship that naturally occurs among humans and, in this case, children. A peaceful, non-competitive atmosphere allows children to work both independently and collaboratively. This more freely allows for mastery (learning) in skills and content. In this type of classroom, some lessons are given in small mixed-age groups based on readiness for the skills introduced. Other lessons are given one-on-one to meet the individual needs of the child. Some whole group instruction is utilized, much less than in a traditional mono-grade setting. Currently, we have four multi-age classrooms:

 

• Pre-Kindergarten / Transitional Kindergarten (4-5 years old)

• K - 2nd

• 3rd - 6th

• 7th +