Lower School

Building a foundation of thoughtful practices.

Our lower school provides the foundational steps toward a love of learning. By kindling in students a passion for self-discovery that will persist throughout their lives we are providing the power of inquisitive learning.

Walden programs draw from a range of learning-centered best practices for exploring and mastering how to learn and how to think.

Readiness for learning is not indicated best by age or grade. It is not the extent of a student's knowledge of a particular subject, but rather how the student applies this knowledge that ensures success.

Core Curriculum

Language

Math

Geography

Science

Montessori Materials

Free Play

ART

Movement

DANCE

MUSIC

Curriculum DEVELOPMENT & Evaluation

Every new year provides Walden the opportunity to reflect on the progressive nature of the curriculum and evaluate its impact on student learning. During the summer teachers brainstorm relevant concepts, ideas for cross-disciplinary studies, and ways to improve and adapt curriculum that builds upon itself.