our curriculum

Principle Woods offers an innovative literature based character education program that promotes the development of cognitive and emotional intelligence. Perspective taking skills, conflict resolution, self-discipline, and critical thinking skills are emphasized in order to equip youth to lead principle centered lives. At the same time, children will learn language arts strategies and skills that will enable them to communicate effectively, comprehend fully, and listen attentively. Flexibility of thinking and problem solving are based on the “13 Principles of Best Practice” designed to develop our future leaders.

Come on along and join the lovable characters of Principle Woods as they learn to negotiate, appreciate, and thrive in their unique setting.

3 levels of curriculum

Principle Woods provides principle-based stories that encourage social competence and reading success. Children learn universal principles including honesty, courage and compassion. These character traits are internalized as children interact with the lovable characters that live in Principle Woods. Three distinct reading levels are addressed through our books and corresponding curriculum. The early literacy books are named Acorn Readers. The emerging and transitional books are named Seedling Readers. The independent reading level books are named Grand Oak Readers.

ACORN CURRICULUM: This program integrates social and emotional skills with language arts skills. The acorn reader program addresses the necessary foundation for young children to communicate and collaborate effectively. The books are downloadable and the teacher can make as many copies as necessary. Vocabulary and concept development is an integral part of every acorn reader and pro-social skills are woven into many stories providing students with positive examples to follow. These books are for children in pre-kindergarten – first grade.

SEEDLING CURRICULUM: Designed for children in 2nd - 3rd grades, Seedling readers are filled with beautiful illustrations, short sentences and many high frequency words. Young children feel much success as they read the adventures of the lovable characters that live in Principle Woods. They explore universal principles with supporting curriculum as they acquire reading skills and develop social competence.

GRAND OAK CURRICULUM: Designed for children in 4th - 5th grades, the Grand Oak curriculum is based on the Principle Woods Grand Oak readers. Grand Oak readers are unique in that they are heavily illustrated chapter books providing readers high interest and high level while ensuring student success. Fantasy abounds as the lively characters encounter one delightful dilemma after another and learn the virtues necessary for living a principle-centered life. The colorful imagery, vivid vocabulary and style provide a wonderful model for integrated, educational extensions.