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Laying the Groundwork: Whole-Child Growth in Lower Elementary

Our Lower Elementary program is dedicated to nurturing confident, compassionate learners who are well-prepared to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. At this stage, students take significant steps toward independence and self-awareness, laying the foundational skills that enable them to think deeply, collaborate meaningfully, and approach the challenges of upper elementary with curiosity and confidence.

学术界

First Grade:
Building the Foundations

First grade is a year of remarkable development. Students solidify essential academic skills while developing greater self-awareness and a stronger sense of community and the world around them.

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Literacy

Students strengthen their phonemic awareness and phonics while also developing fluency, vocabulary, and oral language. Reading and writing become tools for learning to express and share ideas with increasing independence.

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Math

Students explore math concepts through hands-on activities that progress from concrete to pictorial and eventually to abstract concepts. This approach deepens their understanding and sparks excitement about how numbers work in real-life applications.

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Science

Topics such as pollinators, sound waves, and the properties of matter are explored through inquiry-based projects and hands-on experiments in both the classroom and our Creativity and Science Labs.

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Social Studies

Social studies begins with a focus on the self. Students explore identity, family histories, and lived experiences, gradually expanding their lens to include classmates and the local community.

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社会情感学习

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is woven into each day, helping students develop friendships, resolve conflicts, and care for their classroom and school environment. Through mindfulness and reflection, students begin to see themselves as important members of a larger community.

Second Grade:
Applying and Expanding

In second grade, students stretch their thinking and apply skills with more independence, depth, and purpose.

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Literacy

Students read and write with increasing fluency and purpose. Literacy becomes a tool for research, analysis, and communication across subjects.

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Math

Math instruction emphasizes problem-solving, reasoning, critical thinking, and real-world application. Students tackle more complex operations while continuing to build a strong conceptual framework.

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Science

Students investigate landforms, animal adaptations, and environmental science concepts through interdisciplinary projects that encourage discovery and critical thinking.

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Social Studies

With a broader lens, students explore Seattle’s history and investigate how people influence change in their communities and around the world. Through field trips and inquiry-based research, they begin to see themselves as active citizens and budding leaders.

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社会情感学习

Students take on more responsibility for themselves and their communities. They practice accountability, empathy, and collaboration. Whether they’re helping sort compost or leading classroom discussions, they are learning how to make a positive impact.

Lower Elementary School: A Whole-Child Approach, Every Day

Each day, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, students engage in academic learning, creative exploration, and play, both indoors and outdoors. They attend weekly specialist classes in Art, Creativity Lab, Health and Fitness, Library, Music, Science Lab, and Spanish. With the support of dedicated teachers, a learning specialist, and our school psychologist, students receive the individualized attention they need to grow in every way.

At Meridian, our Lower Elementary program lays a strong foundation in academic readiness, curiosity, character, and community-mindedness. By the end of second grade, students are equipped with the tools, confidence, and compassion they need to soar into the upper elementary years.

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Enrichment That Inspires

Our weekly specialist classes in Art, Creativity Lab, Health and Fitness, Library, Music, Science Lab, and Spanish expand each child’s world and deepen their learning. These enriching experiences allow students to make meaningful connections across disciplines while discovering new passions and talents.

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