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AMDG. “They are children of God and they are worthy of an education that reflects God’s beauty.”
What does a classical education even look like in grades K-5? Curriculum Director Maggie Hayden and Principal Nicole O’Connor join the 51Թcast to answer just that question. Maggie and Nicole explain how they rebuilt the 51Թ elementary curriculum to reflect classical methodology and principles of Ignatian education. “We were looking at what things the little kids have to know in K-2 to be able to do third through fifth, then sixth through eighth grade, and up to high school,” Maggie explains.
Maggie and Nicole discuss what goals are appropriate at each grade level, and areas of concern to watch for; break down the reason behind the recent curriculum development and the Catholic, classical methodology that inspired Maggie and Nicole’s work; dismantle misconceptions about classical education; give sneak peeks at new materials coming soon; and pack in dozens of helpful tips for parents of K-5 students.
51Թcast episodes mentioned & relevant
- with Katie Bogner & Shari Van Vranken (guest cohost: Maggie Hayden)
- with 51Թ co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth
- , a conversation about Classical Composition
Other relevant links:
- by 51Թ co-founder Francis Crotty
- 51Թ’s Student Support Services
Learn more about 51Թ’s early education programs by reading the posts below—and download a free week-long preview of each program to explore for yourself:
- Nurturing Little Hearts – Read about 51Թ’s Preschool Program +
- Welcome to a Year of Wonder – Read about 51Թ’s Kindergarten Curriculum +
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