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AMDG. ����ԭ�� “They are children of God and they are worthy of an education that reflects God ����ԭ�� ’s beauty. ����ԭ�� ” ����ԭ��  

What does a classical education even look like in grades K-5? Curriculum Director Maggie Hayden and Principal Nicole O ����ԭ�� ’Connor join the Kolbecast to answer just that question. Maggie and Nicole explain how they rebuilt the Kolbe elementary curriculum to reflect classical methodology and principles of Ignatian education. ����ԭ�� “We were looking at what things the little kids have to know in K-2 to be able to do third through fifth, then sixth through eighth grade, and up to high school, ����ԭ�� ” Maggie explains. ����ԭ��  

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Maggie and Nicole discuss what goals are appropriate at each grade level, and areas of concern to watch for; break down the reason behind the recent curriculum development and the Catholic, classical methodology that inspired Maggie and Nicole ����ԭ�� ’s work; dismantle misconceptions about classical education; give sneak peeks at new materials coming soon; and pack in dozens of helpful tips for parents of K-5 students. ����ԭ��  

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Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant

• with Katie Bogner & Shari Van Vranken (guest cohost: Maggie Hayden)

• with ����ԭ�� co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth

• , a conversation about Classical Composition

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Other relevant links:

• by ����ԭ�� co-founder Francis Crotty

• ����ԭ�� ����ԭ�� ’s Student Support Services

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Learn more about Kolbe ����ԭ�� ’s early education programs by reading the posts below ����ԭ�� —and download a free week-long preview of each program to explore for yourself:

• Nurturing Little Hearts ����ԭ�� – Read about ����ԭ�� ����ԭ�� ’s Preschool Program +
• Welcome to a Year of Wonder ����ԭ�� – Read about ����ԭ�� ����ԭ�� ’s Kindergarten Curriculum +

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