At KMS, we believe the multi-age classroom provides a more all-embracing, humanitarian, and natural environment to learn than in traditional classrooms.
Our 1st through 5th grade students are in a combined group that allows for learning flexibility and maximum learning potential. Students can learn from and help each other. The teacher gives individualized assignments so that students can learn at their speed without the pressure to keep up with the group and without the boredom of being held up by the group. Open ended assignments are also often used that encourages each student to use their maximum potiential in each assignment. Our project based approach also lends itself to the mullti-age classroom.
Our Elementary Students also visit all the age groups and share about what they are learning during a day the students have named "Wonderful Wednesday". This activity not only reinforces what they have learned, but also gets them comfortable with speaking in front of a group.
In addition, research points to two major benefits of the arrangement:
