At this stage, the student’s observation and memory skills are sharp and eager. Increased stamina for longer periods of study and more developed fine motor skills allow them to learn more and share the fruits of their learning in more ways.
Curriculum at this stage should focus on nourishing the mind with an abundance of literature, poetry, stories of heroes and villains, and scientific and mathematical investigations, all infused with wonder at the Divine Mercy that created the world and the heavens.
Homeschooling offers children at this stage a particular advantage, in that they retain time for creative play and pursuing their natural interests while also developing good habits in memorization, writing, math, and general study skills as a foundation for middle school.
