Eager to Learn
At Providence, we are not only interested in the mind of the student but the development of the heart. Our young students are eager to learn and are taught the joys of problem-solving, hands-on science experiments, and creative expression. They enjoy helping others and learning about God as leadership and serving others is introduced.
I love coming to a school where I can learn about God. Everyone here is kind and treats me like family.
Whitney L., Lower School Student
Curriculum Overview
The Lower School helps young learners develop strong basic skills and foster a life-long love of learning. Students become strong, independent readers who can interpret and analyze what they read, express themselves clearly in writing, appreciate mathematics as a way of thinking, and understand the basic principles of scientific inquiry.
Core Curriculum
Math
Many strategies and techniques are used to teach math in a practical way. Students are taught addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement, fractions, decimals, and geometry in lower school.
Language Arts
Language arts, phonics, spelling, and reading are part of an integrated curriculum. Our goal is for each child to develop a joy for reading and writing that will extend into adult life.
Social Studies
Basic social science disciplines of history, geography, political science, economics, and sociology are integrated into other curricular areas by encouraging the development of a more global view with a Christian perspective in each student’s approach to life.
Science
Our science program is based on the foundation that God is the creator of all things. Scientific concepts are taught with a hands-on approach to investigate, explore, collect, analyze, and think critically about the vastly complex world that He created.
Bible
Students are immersed in stories of God’s faithfulness through Bible memory, class devotions, and prayer time.
Art
Expressing thoughts, emotions, and ideas are encouraged and developed in lower school art and is frequently tied in with classroom studies.
Chapel
Students enjoy participating in student-led chapel services that build on the foundation of their faith in God.
Enrichment Classes
Art
Expressing thoughts, emotions, and ideas are encouraged and developed in lower school art and is frequently tied in with classroom studies.
Chapel
Students enjoy participating in student-led chapel services that build on the foundation of their faith in God.
Media Center
Skills such as differentiating between fiction and nonfiction, learning the areas of the library, using the computer catalog, and assistance with research projects are taught at each grade level.
Music
With the guidance of our Lower School music teacher, each student discovers the joy of music-making through singing, creating, moving, listening, and performing. Students in fifth grade have the opportunity to explore band.
Physical Education
From kindergarten through fifth grade, students discover what it truly means to find joy in active play, healthy living habits, exercise, and team sports.
STEAM Studio
The STEAM studio is where science, art, and architecture come to life! From solar ovens to basic soldering, students explore making and inventing with their own hands!
Technology
Technology is used to enhance daily learning and instructional time. Mobile labs are used in the classroom, resource classes and the Dyer Media Center giving students options that work with their flexible schedules and space.
Resource Instruction
Our Lower School resource instruction adds project-based learning to create critical thinkers. Problem solving is at the core of our STEAM instruction.
Schedule Overview
A Typical Day
Want to know what your child is up to while they are at school?
- Prayer, Pledge & Circle Time
- Reading
- Lunch
- Science
- Math
- Resource Classes
- Recess/Snack
- Prayer/Pledges
- Bible
- Reading
- Grammar/Writing
- Lunch
- Math
- Resource
- History
- Science
- Recess/Snack
- Prayer/Pledges
- Bible
- Reading
- Lunch
- Math
- Recess/Snack
- History
- Science
- Handwriting/Friday Treasure Box
- Resource Classes
- Prayer/Pledges
- Bible
- Reading Workshop
- Lunch
- Resource Classes
- Math
- Recess/Snack
- Writing Workshop & Grammar
- History
- Morning Work
- Prayer/Pledges
- Devotions
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Lunch
- Bible
- History
- Resource Classes
- (Students switch classes in 4th grade)
- Morning Work
- Prayer/Pledges
- History
- Math
- Science
- Lunch
- Band/Art/Music
- Language Arts
- Bible
- Study Hall
- (Students switch classes in 5th grade)
- Prayer/Pledges
- Bible
- Reading Workshop
- Lunch
- Resource Classes
- Math
- Recess/Snack
- Writing Workshop & Grammar
- Science/History
Lower School News
2024 Daddy Daughter Dance
Save the date for the Daddy Daughter dance on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 6:00-8:30. Providence girls in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade are welcome to join us as we Light Up The Night at our 80’s Glow Dance Party.
