Curriculum: Grades K–2
We believe that the first few years of school are a time for making new friends, engaging intellectually with curricular topics, building self-confidence, and discovering how much fun it is to learn!
Our Kindergarten through 2nd grade program is designed to instill curiosity and wonder, whether students are learning science, math, literacy, or any other subject.
Explore each curriculum area by clicking on the boxes below.
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Students develop their number sense through collaborative hands-on activities with manipulatives.
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Students build writing skills across genres, progressing from simple texts to more detailed personal narratives.
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Students explore social studies themes that develop an understanding of themselves and the communities of which they are a part.
![Music]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733900235/phillipsbrooks/pzdxdnolokinadsmj9si/PBS_Sept2023_Music.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733900235/phillipsbrooks/pzdxdnolokinadsmj9si/PBS_Sept2023_Music.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733900235/phillipsbrooks/pzdxdnolokinadsmj9si/PBS_Sept2023_Music.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733900235/phillipsbrooks/pzdxdnolokinadsmj9si/PBS_Sept2023_Music.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733900235/phillipsbrooks/pzdxdnolokinadsmj9si/PBS_Sept2023_Music.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733900235/phillipsbrooks/pzdxdnolokinadsmj9si/PBS_Sept2023_Music.jpg","width":2200}])
The music curriculum emphasizes becoming tuneful, beatful, and artful musicians.
![Visual Art]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735804045/phillipsbrooks/vycu7hi5ho2gwamzeybp/PBS_Sept2023_6566e.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735804045/phillipsbrooks/vycu7hi5ho2gwamzeybp/PBS_Sept2023_6566e.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735804045/phillipsbrooks/vycu7hi5ho2gwamzeybp/PBS_Sept2023_6566e.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1735804045/phillipsbrooks/vycu7hi5ho2gwamzeybp/PBS_Sept2023_6566e.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1735804045/phillipsbrooks/vycu7hi5ho2gwamzeybp/PBS_Sept2023_6566e.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1735804045/phillipsbrooks/vycu7hi5ho2gwamzeybp/PBS_Sept2023_6566e.jpg","width":2200}])
Students explore the elements and principles of art through play-based, hands-on activities.
![Library]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735819051/phillipsbrooks/zpxdpvxjwxi9qwni2fok/409PBS_Sept2019_2914.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735819051/phillipsbrooks/zpxdpvxjwxi9qwni2fok/409PBS_Sept2019_2914.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735819051/phillipsbrooks/zpxdpvxjwxi9qwni2fok/409PBS_Sept2019_2914.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1735819051/phillipsbrooks/zpxdpvxjwxi9qwni2fok/409PBS_Sept2019_2914.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1735819051/phillipsbrooks/zpxdpvxjwxi9qwni2fok/409PBS_Sept2019_2914.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1735819051/phillipsbrooks/zpxdpvxjwxi9qwni2fok/409PBS_Sept2019_2914.jpg","width":2200}])
Students develop skills to predict story outcomes and understand library organization.
![Science]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735819708/phillipsbrooks/d566ot8yoaltzb0nmvbk/Screenshot2025-01-02at100728pm.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735819708/phillipsbrooks/d566ot8yoaltzb0nmvbk/Screenshot2025-01-02at100728pm.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735819708/phillipsbrooks/d566ot8yoaltzb0nmvbk/Screenshot2025-01-02at100728pm.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1735819708/phillipsbrooks/d566ot8yoaltzb0nmvbk/Screenshot2025-01-02at100728pm.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1735819708/phillipsbrooks/d566ot8yoaltzb0nmvbk/Screenshot2025-01-02at100728pm.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735819708/phillipsbrooks/d566ot8yoaltzb0nmvbk/Screenshot2025-01-02at100728pm.png","width":1962}])
Students explore basic concepts in physical, life, and earth sciences.
![Technology]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735818327/phillipsbrooks/k9r2chiqfiwhbfvmdwzc/PBS_Oct2022_2959e.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735818327/phillipsbrooks/k9r2chiqfiwhbfvmdwzc/PBS_Oct2022_2959e.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735818327/phillipsbrooks/k9r2chiqfiwhbfvmdwzc/PBS_Oct2022_2959e.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1735818327/phillipsbrooks/k9r2chiqfiwhbfvmdwzc/PBS_Oct2022_2959e.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1735818327/phillipsbrooks/k9r2chiqfiwhbfvmdwzc/PBS_Oct2022_2959e.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1735818327/phillipsbrooks/k9r2chiqfiwhbfvmdwzc/PBS_Oct2022_2959e.jpg","width":2200}])
Technology is introduced progressively to support learning and skill development.
![Physical Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735818050/phillipsbrooks/huc6m4uddcwuqatg7plf/PBS_Oct2022_3165e.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735818050/phillipsbrooks/huc6m4uddcwuqatg7plf/PBS_Oct2022_3165e.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735818050/phillipsbrooks/huc6m4uddcwuqatg7plf/PBS_Oct2022_3165e.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1735818050/phillipsbrooks/huc6m4uddcwuqatg7plf/PBS_Oct2022_3165e.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1735818050/phillipsbrooks/huc6m4uddcwuqatg7plf/PBS_Oct2022_3165e.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1735818050/phillipsbrooks/huc6m4uddcwuqatg7plf/PBS_Oct2022_3165e.jpg","width":2200}])
Students develop core physical and social skills while practicing locomotor movements.
