VIOLIN II - ages 6 to 9
Story - Wonder
The area of Story is now marked by Wonder. It is filled with what was known as "Music" (from the word "muse") in ancient times. Not only limited to what we now know as music, this is exposure to things that build wonder of the world through stories and myths, music, poetry, time spent in nature, tales of heroes, and, of course, the Word of God. Memory work can be focused on internalizing God’s Word, as well as beautiful works of poetry and prose.
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Skills - Emerging
The area of Skill during these years is now termed Emerging. It includes what the ancients called the "gymnasium", activities focused on physical training - an introduction to sports and physical activity, as well as the discipline and self-control needed to learn these and do well at them. It also includes foundational training in mental tasks of phonics and reading, small motor skill tasks of drawing, writing and copywork, and the skill of oral narration of events they have experienced and stories they have heard or read. In the latter part of this stage, after phonics skills are well-established, Latin and English grammar can be introduced, as well as beginning arithmetic – these are the earliest of the seven language arts, also known as the trivium and quadrivium. Groundwork for later instruction in the fine arts and manual arts can be laid with basic instruction in music and art, as well as expectations of chores to be completed at home.
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Spirit - Mimicry and Modeling
For young elementary students, the area of Spirit is marked by Mimicry and Modeling as we help them build knowledge of the Bible and familiarity with Christian disciplines such as prayer, Bible memory, worship, and giving. We also want to use these years to cultivate a sensitive heart toward spiritual issues by modeling a faithful walk with the Lord at home.
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