The daily classroom curriculum includes a wealth of subject
matter based on the the history of the world and biological
evolution since prehistoric times. This is presented using
illustrated time lines. Humankind time on Earth is divided into
epochs and students trace the development of society through the
means of meeting the basic needs of humans. The areas of
possible study for each child are limited only by the child’s
interests. Once a week Margaret Waddell, MFA, visits our
classrooms for an hour of formal music education. Margaret’s
curriculum is based on a combination Kodaly and Orff. Marcela
Chávez, MA in Spanish Literature, visits the class to conduct
Spanish classes for small groups of students. Many of children
have been studying with Sra. Chávez beginning in primary classes
(at Children’s House or WSMS) since early childhood. Their
proficiency benefits from their continued study of Spanish
through upper elementary years. Visiting Artist Program – Each
month an artist from the field of visual arts,