Lower Elementary (K-2)

At Belmont Oaks Academy, our Kindergarten program is designed to spark curiosity, foster a love of learning, and prepare young minds for future success. Through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes both academic and social-emotional development, we provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive.

• Math: Explore fundamental math concepts, including counting, addition, subtraction, shapes, patterns, and problem-solving.
• Language Arts: Develop a strong foundation in reading, writing, and listening skills through phonics, comprehension, and creative writing.
• Science: Discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on experiments and investigations.
• Social Studies: Learn about communities, cultures, and history through engaging thematic units.

• Social-Emotional Learning: Build essential social skills, such as cooperation, empathy, problem solving, and communication.
• Public Speaking: Develop confidence and communication skills through presentations and sharing.

• Art: Explore a variety of art media and express creativity through projects and activities as well as lesson integration of Art in Action.
• Music: Develop a love of music through songs, instruments, and performances.

• Digital Literacy: Learn basic computer skills, online safety, and digital citizenship.
• Coding: Explore the exciting world of coding through interactive platforms.

Introduction of the Spanish language and the culture of Mexico. Thematic units  include songs, stories, conversational activities, movement, poetry, games and manipulatives to introduce colors, numbers, shapes, calendar, body parts, the insect and animal world, seasons, and holidays.

Develop gross motor skills, promote physical fitness, and foster a love of sports and play.

At Belmont Oaks Academy, our 1st Grade program is designed to foster your child’s intellectual curiosity and build a strong academic foundation. We believe in a nurturing and engaging environment where students can explore new ideas, develop essential skills, and grow as individuals.

Academic Excellence:

• Math: Master fundamental addition and subtraction concepts, explore place value, multiplication, fractions, geometry, and develop problem-solving skills.
• Language Arts: further develop essential reading, writing, and grammar skills through phonics, comprehension, and creative writing.
• Science: Explore the natural world of life science, earth and physical science through hands-on experiments and investigations.
• Social Studies: Learn about communities, government, cultures, and geography.

• Developing social-emotional skills: Students learn to identify, express, and manage their emotions, build positive relationships through cooperation and empathy, and make responsible decisions by thinking critically and considering consequences.
• Study Skills: Develop essential study skills, such as time management, organization, and critical thinking.
• Public Speaking: Build confidence and communication skills through presentations and sharing.

• Art: Students express creativity through a variety of art techniques, exploring different styles and mediums  as well as lesson integration of Art in Action.
• Music: Students discover the joy of music through singing, playing instruments, and participating in musical performances.

• Digital Literacy: students learn essential computer skills, online safety, and digital citizenship.
• Coding: Students explore the exciting world of coding through interactive platforms, building on the foundation established in Kindergarten.

Exploration of the Spanish language and the culture of Mexico and Argentina. Thematic units explore school communities, apples and leaves, dental health, penguins, our bodies and how we move, describing a snowman, the five senses, and life on a farm.  Thematic units include songs, stories, conversational activities, movement, poetry, games and manipulatives.

PE: Develop gross motor skills, promote physical fitness, and foster a love of sports and play through fun and engaging activities.

In 2nd Grade, your child will embark on a journey of deeper exploration and mastery. Building upon the strong foundation established in Kindergarten and 1st Grade, our program empowers students to become more independent learners and critical thinkers.

• Math: Advance student understanding of math concepts like place value, addition and subtraction with/without regrouping, multiplication and division facts, and fractions. Explore statistics, probability, measurement, and time-telling through engaging activities and problem-solving strategies.
• Language Arts: Hone their reading comprehension skills through reading of short stories and chapter books. Develop strong writing skills through story mapping, creative writing, daily journaling, formal paragraphs, and poetry. Master D'Nealian handwriting and transition to beautiful, legible cursive.
• Social Studies: Dive deeper into the history of their community and the contributions of diverse individuals. Develop map skills and geographical knowledge through interactive activities. Stay informed about current events with weekly Scholastic and Time for Kids magazines.
• Science: Cultivate a strong foundation in scientific inquiry using a hands-on lab program. Explore life science topics (how living things grow and change), as well as Earth science and weather phenomena. Strengthen comprehension through reading, vocabulary building, and ongoing assessments.

Social Emotional Learning:

• Emotional growth: Students identify and express emotions, learn coping strategies, and build social skills.
• Diversity awareness: Students explore cultural differences and promote inclusivity.
• Healthy decision-making: Students develop decision-making skills and set positive goals.

Study Skills: Develop essential time management, organization, and prioritization skills through planner use and independent work management. Refine critical thinking and problem-solving skills through individual and cooperative learning activities.

Public Speaking: Build confidence and become articulate communicators by presenting class work, book reports, and creative projects to the audience.

• Art: Express unique artistic visions through a variety of mediums, deeply integrated throughout the curriculum as well as lesson integration of Art in Action.
• Music: Continue to explore and develop musical talent through songs, rhythm instruments, and participation in school performances.

• Digital Literacy: Master essential skills like navigating websites, utilizing Google Classroom effectively, creating reports in Google Slides, and practicing responsible online behavior.
• Software & Applications: Leverage Google Workspace for Education apps, Typing Club to improve keyboarding skills, BrainPOP for interactive learning, Apple Freeform for creative projects. Enhance learning with online sites and coding platforms like Scratch and Code.org.

PE Program: Continue to develop gross motor skills through fun and engaging individual and group activities. Foster a love for physical activity through a game-based approach that promotes fitness and sportsmanship.

World Language Learning: Expand language skills in Spanish while exploring the cultures of Guatemala and Spain. Learn basic communication about feelings, family life, daily activities, weather, likes/dislikes, clothing, and environmental care.

PE Program: Continue to develop gross motor skills through fun and engaging individual and group activities. Foster a love for physical activity through a game-based approach that promotes fitness and sportsmanship.