Holistic English Pre-K to Grade 7 Programs
Our Pre-K to Grade 7 English programs offer something different to other after school academies.
Since 2004, Little Mountain has built a strong, holistic classroom environment. Our in-house curriculum brings together Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening.
After a thorough assessment, students are placed in small groups of a maximum of six. Their fellow learners will be of a similar age and ability. This enables students to actively take part in their own learning. Students engage with varied, project-based learning tasks. Our students benefit from personalized guidance from their passionate and skilled teacher.
Our holistic model supports academic and leadership skills. These cultivate independence and a passion for life-long learning.
- Foundational English Language Skills
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Expression
- Presentation Skills
Early Literacy
Caterpillar
Age 3.5 – 5.5
- Preschool learning of phonics sounds
- CVC word reading and spelling through systematic phonics
- English vocabulary for conversation and understanding
- Social and emotional development for independent learning
Butterfly
Kindergarten – Grade 2
- Systematic learning of all English phonics Sounds
- Discuss, understand and explore stories and themed books to build vocabulary
- Read and spell with accuracy and independence
Academic Reading and Writing
Hare
Grade 1 – 3
- Read fiction and non-fiction books for vocabulary and understanding
- Write sentences and paragraphs in a range of formats
- Spelling, grammar and punctuation learning tasks
- Develop speaking, presentation, research and critical thinking skills through project-based learning
Deer
Grade 4 – 6
- Be introduced to essay writing on a range of engaging subjects
- Improve creative writing by learning and using a range of techniques
- Build vocabulary and comprehension by reading many high-quality texts
- Speak confidently in presentations and develop critical thinking through project-based learning
Dove
Grade 6 – 8
- Develop structured essay writing on a range of engaging subject areas
- Respond to high-quality nonfiction novels through creative writing tasks
- Learn and use new vocabulary when speaking and in writing
- Gain skills in speaking, presentation, research and critical thinking through project-based learning
Advanced Academic Reading and Writing
Rooster
Grade 6 – 8
- English essay writing to develop editing for format, style and authorial voice
- Explore a range of literary forms, and analyze literary devices and author’s purpose
- Confidently speak on a range of topics through presentations
- Apply English learning through research to support the student’s own writing
ESL/ELL Programs
Fish
Grade 3 – 7
- Small group English learning and English online programs for all levels of ESL/ELL learners
- Engaging topics develop reading fluency and comprehension skills
- Focussed grammar and vocabulary tasks and relevant English worksheets for improved writing accuracy
- Conversational English and speaking and listening skills development