- Fostering A Love of Learning 5-7 -
Core Phase
From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow. - Aeschylus
Nourishing Soil for Little Sprouts
Core phase at OAKTON gets your little learner off to a strong and healthy start. We tuck intentional learning and development into every activity. Don't tell the kids. They think it's just play!
Learning Cleverly Disguised as Play
Your child is entering a period of incredible development and their needs at this stage are unique.
Enjoys games, stories, and songs
Wants to touch, taste, feel, and smell
Is imaginative and creative
Has a short attention span
Loves repetition
OAKTON's Core program is equipping our littlest learners with the fundamentals they'll need within the richness, joy, and depth of the classical tradition.
Engaging and age-appropriate academics that encourage a love of learning
Reading with Phonics, including learning to recognize digraphs, blended sounds, punctuation marks and spelling rules
Math, using manipulatives, games and activities; includes learning higher-order shapes, fractions and ordinal numbers
Handwriting, including correct pencil grip and proper letter formation
Art, including an introduction to the color wheel and art techniques, and working with mixed media
Teaching Methods
Guided exploration and discovery
Use of tactile objects to illustrate an idea
Singing, reciting, coloring, drawing, painting, and building
Lots of movement!
Short creative projects
Show and Tell
Drama, Hear/Read/Tell stories
Field trips
Introduction of letters, numbers, and shapes
Honoring Your Trust
One brick at a time, OAKTON sets the early foundation for a life of faith, virtue, and curiosity.
Though the program says "fun" to the children, we take our responsibility to parents seriously. We set clear developmental objectives so we know where we're going. We measure each child's progress so you can see results.
CONNECT. LEARN. GROW.
Oakton Academy - Hybrid Education in East Texas
We’re here to support you every step of the way as you seek an educational path that truly fits your family. At Oakton Academy, we believe learning should be purposeful, personalized, and rooted in values that matter. Connect with us today, and let’s take the first step together toward a meaningful and enriching educational journey designed just for you.
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