Grammar Stage (K-4)
In the grammar stage of the Trivium, which is the foundation of classical education, children absorb knowledge, facts, and language skills with enthusiasm and curiosity. At Trinity, we recognize the immense value of this stage as it lays the groundwork for a lifelong love of learning. By focusing on building a strong academic foundation during the grammar stage, we equip students with the tools to excel academically, fostering a deep understanding of various subjects and cultivating a thirst for knowledge. Through the classical approach, your child will develop a solid educational base that not only prepares them for future academic success but also instills a sense of wonder, critical thinking abilities, and a strong moral compass that aligns with our Christian values.
Grammar Stage Goals:
- Establish knowledge foundation: Recite math facts, history timeline, geography, science, grammar.
- Foster memorization: Poems, Latin vocabulary, hymns, phonograms, Scripture.
- Cultivate curiosity: Hands-on projects, explore God’s creation in art and science.
- Encourage appreciation: Quality literature, music, art.
- Master the core curriculum: Reading, writing, and arithmetic.
- Develop attention to detail: Handwriting, spelling rules, math story problems, and attentive listening.
- Provide broad education: World history, languages, cultures, science, stories.
- Foster love for reading: Engage with challenging texts, language-rich content.
Classical School Subjects
Kindergarten
Language Arts
Bible
Math
Memory
Science
History
Geography
Art
Music
Physical Education
1st Grade
Language Arts
Bible
Math
Memory
Science
History
Geography
Art
Music
Physical Education
2nd Grade
Language Arts
Bible: Genesis-Joshua
Math
Memory
Science
History: Old Testament & Ancient Egypt
Geography
Art
Music
Physical Education
3rd Grade
Language Arts
Beginning Latin
Bible: Judges – Kings
Math
Memory
Science
History: New Testament, Greece & Rome
Geography
Art
Music
Physical Education
4th Grade
Language Arts
Beginning Latin
Bible: Chronicles – Malachi
Math
Memory
Science
History: Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation
Geography
Art
Music
Physical Education