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Curriculum
A Curriculum That Reflects Each Child
Our teachers weave identity, reflection, and belonging into daily learning. Students learn to understand themselves, appreciate the experiences of others, and engage with multiple perspectives — nurturing empathy and confidence in equal measure.
Explore our Lower School Curriculum by Subject
Each subject area supports students’ growth—academically, socially, and emotionally. Explore our curriculum to learn how foundational skills and big ideas take shape in the Lower School.
Dance
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Music
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Spanish
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Science
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STEAM
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Library and Research
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Social Studies / Humanities
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Math
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Literacy
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Visual Arts
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Visiting Speakers
Berkeley Carroll students seek to understand perspectives other than their own as they strive to develop as critical, ethical and global thinkers. In support of this pursuit, we bring many speakers from different disciplines to speak with our students and answer their questions. We have seen authors, scientists, activists and more pass through our halls to talk about their careers, the world at large and how our students can grow and make a difference.
Library, Research and technology
At the core of our mission is a dedication to nurturing a love of reading and independent thinking. We support students in discovering who they are as readers, researchers, and members of a learning community. As students progress in the Lower School they attend research classes, where they learn about the power and responsibility of research and knowledge creation.
Arts
The Berkeley Carroll Lower School Arts Program comprises both visual and performing arts, ensuring that students have the opportunity to discover and engage in a wide range of artistic mediums. From drawing , painting and ceramics to music and dance, our students explore various forms of creative expression.
STEAM
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. In STEAM , students engage in projects, activities and discussions that focus on developing skills using the BC Design Process, Think, Plan, Do, Review, a hands-on cycle of exploration and reflection that builds creative confidence. While there is a specialized STEAM curriculum, the overall goal is to make connections with classroom and other specialists’ programs.
Aquatics and Physical Education
The Berkeley Carroll Athletic Center houses a pool, a gymnasium and fitness center. Students in Lower School have classes in physical education and aquatics.
Children in Kindergarten through Grade 4 swim in our pool once per six-day cycle for an hour. They are taught the four basic strokes, breathing techniques and diving, preparing them for competitive swimming in the older grades.
The physical education classes (PreK-4) emphasize cooperation, good sportsmanship and lifelong fitness as the children are taught fundamental skills they may use competitively in Middle and Upper School.
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Health and Wellness
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