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Episode Synopsis
AMDG. “They are children of God and they are worthy of an education that reflects God’s beauty.”
What does a classical education even look like in grades K-5? Curriculum Director Maggie Hayden and Principal Nicole O’Connor join the Kolbecast to answer just that question. Maggie and Nicole explain how they rebuilt the Kolbe elementary curriculum to reflect classical methodology and principles of Ignatian education. “We were looking at what things the little kids have to know in K-2 to be able to do third through fifth, then sixth through eighth grade, and up to high school,” Maggie explains.
Maggie and Nicole discuss what goals are appropriate at each grade level, and areas of concern to watch for; break down the reason behind the recent curriculum development and the Catholic, classical methodology that inspired Maggie and Nicole’s work; dismantle misconceptions about classical education; give sneak peeks at new materials coming soon; and pack in dozens of helpful tips for parents of K-5 students.
Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant
243 Drawing Distinctions – Classical Education, Liberal Arts, and Liberal Education
248 Intentionality & Purpose for Lent & Holy Week with Katie Bogner & Shari Van Vranken (guest cohost: Maggie Hayden)
100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth
247 Lightbulb Moments for Young Readers
197 Tools in a Toolbox: Student Support Services
203 Guided Freedom, a conversation about Classical Composition
Other relevant links:
Implementation of Ignatian Education in the Home by Kolbe Academy co-founder Francis Crotty
Kolbe Academy’s Student Support Services
Learn more about Kolbe’s early education programs by reading the posts below—and download a free week-long preview of each program to explore for yourself:
Nurturing Little Hearts – Read about Kolbe Academy’s Preschool Program + Download the Preschool Preview: A Week to Explore
Welcome to a Year of Wonder – Read about Kolbe Academy’s Kindergarten Curriculum + Download the Kindergarten Preview: A Week to Explore
Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to [email protected] and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.
We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!
The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
What does a classical education even look like in grades K-5? Curriculum Director Maggie Hayden and Principal Nicole O’Connor join the Kolbecast to answer just that question. Maggie and Nicole explain how they rebuilt the Kolbe elementary curriculum to reflect classical methodology and principles of Ignatian education. “We were looking at what things the little kids have to know in K-2 to be able to do third through fifth, then sixth through eighth grade, and up to high school,” Maggie explains.
Maggie and Nicole discuss what goals are appropriate at each grade level, and areas of concern to watch for; break down the reason behind the recent curriculum development and the Catholic, classical methodology that inspired Maggie and Nicole’s work; dismantle misconceptions about classical education; give sneak peeks at new materials coming soon; and pack in dozens of helpful tips for parents of K-5 students.
Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant
243 Drawing Distinctions – Classical Education, Liberal Arts, and Liberal Education
248 Intentionality & Purpose for Lent & Holy Week with Katie Bogner & Shari Van Vranken (guest cohost: Maggie Hayden)
100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth
247 Lightbulb Moments for Young Readers
197 Tools in a Toolbox: Student Support Services
203 Guided Freedom, a conversation about Classical Composition
Other relevant links:
Implementation of Ignatian Education in the Home by Kolbe Academy co-founder Francis Crotty
Kolbe Academy’s Student Support Services
Learn more about Kolbe’s early education programs by reading the posts below—and download a free week-long preview of each program to explore for yourself:
Nurturing Little Hearts – Read about Kolbe Academy’s Preschool Program + Download the Preschool Preview: A Week to Explore
Welcome to a Year of Wonder – Read about Kolbe Academy’s Kindergarten Curriculum + Download the Kindergarten Preview: A Week to Explore
Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to [email protected] and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.
We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!
The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
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