Ages 11 and 12

The children's image of the world begins to find a new balance after age 9, as reasoning begins to emerge as a complement to feeling. At this time, it is appropriate that the class studies the culture and myths of classical Greece and other ancient Asian and Middle Eastern civilizations, as their wisdom mirrors the exponential growth in the children's overall ability and perceptive power. These are their Golden Ages!

Beginning to find their own authoritative voice, the children write original story synopses in their lesson books, illustrating these in colored pencil with ever-greater confidence and skill.