Check into the Foundation Station and set off on an enjoyable and interactive learning experience. This 2 1/2 hour class will meet twice a week for 28 weeks and cover the foundational skills of reading, writing and math through active learning with peers. Children will enjoy exposure to music, art, science and social studies through creative hands on activities and games. Select themes will direct this learning bringing continuity to the classroom experience and opportunities to engage children with all learning styles.

Foundation Station will follow a Charlotte Mason/classical philosophy of education. For Language Arts we will incorporate First Language Lessons 1-2 by Jessie Wise and Primary Language Lessons by Emma Serl. A variety of reading and writing activities including Readers Theatre Skits and Storytelling will serve to develop communication skills both oral and written. Math skills will be developed using innovative games and activities combined with lessons from the Horizons Math Curriculum.
At home assignments will include: a reading log, math worksheets/ student workbook, and language arts activities.

Students will complete at home assignments to make this class a comprehensive course.

Class meets on Monday and Wednesday for 2 1/2 hours per day. 2 x 14 week Semesters. This is a one-year commitment. 

Bio
Katie Harrell has a dual certification in elementary education and special education. She has taught Pre-K - 6th grade special education in various settings for 8 1/2 years. She has substituted K-3 for the past 3 years. Katie also enjoys teaching a weekly Bible study for students from 1st through 12th grades.
Her love for using creative methods to teach the formative years, has drawn her to the Center and lured her back into the classroom