Why does HWS teach reading and writing in first grade instead of in kindergarten?
The school’s early childhood curriculum builds a foundation for literacy by providing a language-rich environment through activities such as daily circle time, story time, and puppet plays. When reading and writing are introduced in grade one, they include a strong emphasis on practicing letter shapes and sounds, and forming good speech habits. Lively and engaging teacher presentations, the creation of student-written main lesson books, and individual and group participation in speech and poetry are vital aspects of the language arts curriculum.
