In the Primary room, children in kindergarten through second grade work at tables in small groups. A teacher sits with two or three at a time, so a child who needs a concept explained again gets that time. Others read, build, or write on their own nearby.
Class sizes are kept small on purpose, which gives each child more individual attention. The curriculum is progressive and innovative, so lessons change as children grow rather than repeat the same worksheets.
By the end of second grade, most children read longer books, write several sentences, and solve math problems with two digits. They also practice waiting, sharing materials, and asking a teacher for help instead of giving up. Ask about class size and daily schedules on a tour.