Mary Our queen school classes

We use different language in the atrium, when asking your children about their experience, remember: 

• Atrium, not classroom

• Catechist, not teacher

• Presentations, not lessons

• Not play with toys, work with materials

First graders have typically reached the next plane of development, as outlined by Maria Montessori. This 6-9 age range is all about internal order, versus the previous external order they so beautifully managed in the 3-5 age range. With this sense of internal order comes the conceptualization of time, as well as a deep sense of justice and what is fair. In first grade we capitalize on these developmental changes and begin by introducing the History of the Kingdom of God. We discuss God's time and creation in reference to the Kingdom that is and what shall be - Parousia! As early readers, we begin discussing the Bible and its many books, and begin doing reading, writing, or both with every material they use in the Atrium. Lastly, we introduce the Moral Parables and begin preparing for the sacraments they will receive in 2nd grade!

• • What brought you joy in the atrium today?

  • What work did you choose today?

  • Did you see a new presentation today?

   Pin Maps 

Prophecy of Valleys/Mts

Annunciation, 6-9 

Parent Resources for these presentations: Geography and the Elementary Child - The Incarnation and the Elementary Child 

Synthesis of 3-6 Prophecies

Nativity & Shepherds, 6-9

Flight into Egypt 

Parent Resources for these presentations: Incarnation and Synthesis - Purple is for Preparation 

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