A Time of Curiosity and Discovery
Children in the Lower Elementary years are natural explorers — eager to understand how the world works and how they can make a difference in it.
EXPLORE
A Time of Curiosity and Discovery
The Lower Elementary classroom opens up a world of wonder and discovery. Students dive deeply into ideas that connect history, geography, science, and art — guided by imagination and purpose.
Highlights
Language and creative writing
Cultural studies and geography
Hands-on math and geometry
Art, music, and storytelling are woven throughout the day
Lessons are designed to ignite the child’s imagination and sense of responsibility. Children are encouraged to ask questions, research, and share what they’ve learned — helping them see knowledge as a lifelong adventure.
Faith
Exploration is grounded in purpose — students learn that curiosity and understanding are ways to appreciate God’s creation more deeply.
GROW
Learning with Faith, Purpose, and Responsibility
In Lower Elementary, faith continues to shape each day.
Morning worship and Bible reflections help students build character — nurturing patience, gratitude, and care for one another.As children grow academically, they also grow in emotional awareness and moral understanding. They begin to connect what they learn to how they live — understanding that learning is a way to serve God and others.
Daily worship and short Scripture lessons
Gratitude, kindness, and empathy in action
Personal responsibility and follow-through
Respect for self, others, and the environment
BELONG
A Community that Encourages Every Child
Oak Arbor classrooms are small, peaceful communities where students learn to collaborate, communicate, and care for one another.
Multi-age groupings give every child the chance to learn from older peers and guide younger ones.
Teachers foster respect, problem-solving, and teamwork — helping students see their role as part of something larger than themselves.
Multi-age classroom community
Small groups and partner learning
Opportunities for leadership and mentorship
Outdoor exploration and nature study on our wooded campus
“We’ve watched our child become more thoughtful and confident. She’s excited to learn and truly cares about doing her best — in her work and with her friends.”
— Oak Arbor Parent
Come Explore With Us
Schedule a visit to experience the curiosity, care, and connection that define Lower Elementary at Oak Arbor.
“The secret of good teaching is to regard the child’s intelligence as a fertile field in which seeds may be sown, to grow under the heat of flaming imagination. Our aim, therefore, is not merely to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his inmost core. We do not want complacent pupils, but eager ones.”— Dr. Maria Montessori