What curriculum is used at Touchstone?
Touchstone’s curriculum combines three key areas: Core Knowledge Sequence, student–teacher generated learning, and multicultural and community–based events and experiences. The Core Knowledge Sequence, which makes up 50% of the teaching content, is a curriculum used in over 400 schools. The Core Knowledge Sequence delivers a solid, coherent foundation for learning from an early age when children are most receptive. The curriculum offered by the Core Knowledge Sequence is challenging, stimulating, and comprehensive. For example, our four and five year olds learn about the continents and oceans and study the art of Matisse; our six year olds learn about Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, as well as electric circuits; our seven year olds study Greek Mythology and learn about the music of Vivaldi and Beethoven. The Core Knowledge Sequence is a coherent plan that builds year–by–year. This prevents repetition and gaps in instruction. The Core Knowledge Sequence works well at Touchstone, as it al
