SPECIFIC CURRICULUM INFORMATION
Our school uses a variety of books and materials. In methodology we are influenced by the traditional classical liberal arts as taught by St. Ignatius, Charlotte Mason, and Maria Montessori. Christian studies through stories, scriptures, poetry, and song takes first precedence in our study. Basic skills are also of high importance and taught formally and informally. Yet we provide opportunity for children to choose their own activities and learn through play and independent study.
WEBSITE LINKS
Classical Education
Charlotte Mason Education
Maria Montessori
BOOK LINKS
This document is an excellent way to see how to arrange and sequence the liberal arts: The Jesuit Ratio Studiorum of 1599
These books are written by Sister Miriam Joseph, who taught the arts of the Trivium at St. Mary's College: The Trivium: The Liberal Arts of Logic, Grammar, and Rhetoric and Shakespeare's Use of the Arts of Language.
ARTICLE LINKS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION, NUTRITION & ACTIVITY
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - This link goes to the Healthy Youth Physical Activity page. There are some helpful resources here but the one I find most useful is Chapter 3 of the new publication entitled New Physical Activity Guidelines for All Americans, Including Youth.
WeCan! program