Core Subjects
Our core academic subjects are language arts, mathematics, and social studies, which are taught by the Grade Head Teacher and supported by the Teaching Fellow and often an Academic Support Teacher.
Language Arts
In language arts, individualized instruction is provided in reading, writing composition, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, handwriting and keyboarding. Novel studies, Wordly Wise, Really Great Reading, and Write Source are just some of the materials used to support the teaching of language arts skills. Technology tools include Lexia Learning, Raz-Kids and more.
The Saxon Math Program
An adapted Saxon Math program is used across all grades and students engage with the material at the level and pace that is appropriately challenging for their current needs. Math instruction is supplemented with games, puzzles, projects, and challenges that further deepen mathematical thinking and encourage the application of math skills. Lower grades supplement their program with DreamBox Learning, while upper grades use IXL Mathematics.
Social Studies
In kindergarten through fourth grade, The Learning Project uses the Inquiry Journeys social studies curriculum; an inquiry-based curriculum that challenges students to ask questions, investigate, and take action. Fifth and sixth graders use the Investigating History curriculum, developed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Students learn to effectively interpret primary and secondary sources while practicing note-taking and summarizing skills in order to build their comprehension of world events through history.