From approximately ages nine and a half to eleven and a half, children begin to show a heightened awareness of the world around them and a deepening range of emotional experiences. To support this stage, Rose Rock educators continue to incorporate purposeful movement and begin to place greater emphasis on emotional development and the connections between individuals, the natural world, and ideas.
Grade 4
Fourth graders begin to show greater individuality and confidence in their personal expression. Students may demonstrate strong opinions and dynamic energy, signs of a growing sense of self. The curriculum responds by introducing complex narratives, such as Norse myths and other world mythologies, which reflect the students’ inner growth and imagination. Mathematical studies explore fractions, offering a concrete example of dividing and reassembling wholes, which parallels the children’s expanding perception of complexity.
Key subjects include: Norse mythology and other cultural stories, fractions, animal studies, local geography, and foundational language arts.
Grade 5
Fifth grade often represents a period of balance and grace in a child’s development. Students show growing maturity in both thought and movement, making this an ideal time to explore civilizations known for their harmony and refinement. The culture of Ancient Greece is introduced as a lens through which students consider beauty, order, and idealism. Their academic work grows in sophistication, with new concepts introduced across disciplines.
Key subjects include: Ancient civilizations, North American geography, plant biology, decimal fractions, language arts, and introductory freehand geometry.