Primary School
A Strong Foundation for Lifelong Learners: Primary Grades (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade)
Welcome to our Primary Program, the launchpad for lifelong learning! Where young learners build the foundation for lifelong success! Serving students in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, this is where we build fundamental academic and social-emotional skills in a nurturing environment. Explore this section for classroom resources, early literacy initiatives, and information on how we make learning an adventure!
Building Essential Skills, One Grade at a Time
- English Language Arts (ELA): Focus on phonics, early literacy, and comprehension skills.
- Math: Hands-on learning of number sense, basic operations, and mathematical reasoning.
- Science: Exploratory learning through nature and introductory scientific concepts.
- Social Studies: Understanding community, citizenship, and basic history.
Cultivating Joy and Creativity
- Art: Weekly hands-on creativity to develop fine motor skills and self-expression.
- Physical Education (PE): Promoting movement, coordination, and healthy habits.
- Joyology: Our Joyology program is a blend of science and engineering projects that focus on collaboration amongst students.
Meet the Primary Grade Teachers
The Maureen Joy Primary Grade teachers are dedicated to creating a joyful, safe, and academically rich beginning for every student in Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade. Our team specializes in early childhood development, utilizing engaging, research-based strategies to master foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Primary Band Highlights:
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Focus on Foundational Literacy: Our K-2 team is highly trained in phonics-based instruction and early reading intervention, ensuring every student becomes a confident reader.
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Social-Emotional Growth: We use consistent classroom structures and our Joyology curriculum to help students develop strong social skills, self-regulation, and empathy.
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Enrichment Integration: Our teachers seamlessly integrate lessons from Art and PE into core academic units to make learning hands-on and creative.
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