Language Arts at The Village Lower School

The most important skill for a child to develop at an early age is the ability to read and write fluently – as the basis for all learning and communication stems from the development of these two faculties. Our program encourages students to use inventive spelling as a means to start their writing process in a positive independent manner.

The Village Lower School literature program helps children grow into successful readers and writers by incorporating guided, shared and independent reading and writing sessions. To maintain and continually build interest levels, we utilize an innovative and interactive approach that includes morning meetings, learning centers and classroom specific projects. Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on promoting phonic awareness and building phonic skills that are vital elements of students’ language abilities.