Fifth graders are entering “the golden year of childhood," demonstrating inner and outer balance, strength and confidence prior to the turbulence of adolescence. This golden year is complemented and supported by the themes of beauty and balance in mythology from ancient civilizations, Greek and Egyptian history, botany, and freehand geometry. While education in prior years focused on mythology and imagination, this year we transition to looking, seeing and being curious, while studying historical events and cultures and customs. Fifth graders continue building on their skills in grammar, reading and writing, and begin developing an understanding of abstract concepts as they learn about factoring, decimals and geometry.
