Art is expression, communication, and investigation! Our art program cultivates an appreciation and reverence for artistic practice while helping students see themselves as artists. Students expand their skills and techniques through exposure to contemporary artists, diverse art forms, and traditional crafts, fostering lifelong curiosity and connection with art.

Students explore a rich variety of artistic mediums and techniques, from traditional crafts to contemporary practices. The program introduces students to influential artists and movements while encouraging them to develop their own artistic voice and vision. Each student maintains an individual sketchbook and is encouraged to sketch and draw daily as part of their ongoing artistic development.

Our young artists practice observing and evaluating to determine their next steps in creative processes. They create art about things that matter to them, express messages and emotions, document identities, and experiment with ideas of social change. Students learn to work with ambiguity, understanding that not knowing where to go next is part of the artistic process. Through reflection and close examination of their work, students ask questions and evaluate their progress. They develop skills in various mediums including textiles, ceramics, printmaking, and mixed media approaches. The program balances individual expression with collaborative projects that build community connections.

As artists, students build community both within the classroom and beyond. Collaborative projects connect our young artists to the broader tradition of creative communities where people share ideas, work, and perspectives. These projects may be displayed in local venues, giving students authentic opportunities to share their work with the greater community.

Art at Red Fox integrates naturally with our school's emphasis on social justice, environmental stewardship, and engaged citizenship. Students explore how art can be a tool for communication, change, and community building while developing technical skills and personal artistic vision. Art is essential to human expression and our students' complete education, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful connection to the world around them.

Our Spanish program creates an engaging, playful environment where students develop language skills through interactive activities and cultural exploration. Our Spanish classes emphasize building vocabulary and conversational foundations while celebrating the joy of language learning.

Spanish learning at Red Fox is rooted in active participation and community connection. Students engage with the language through games, creative activities, and hands-on experiences that make vocabulary retention natural and enjoyable. Our curriculum adapts to student interests and builds upon previous knowledge, creating a supportive progression that honors each learner's development.

Students participate in dynamic activities through games, creative projects, movement, and interactive play. These engaging methods help reinforce essential vocabulary covering introductions, colors, numbers, animals, foods, classroom objects, and body parts.

Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning by sharing what excites them and helping guide the curriculum direction, with periodic celebrations marking progress and creating memorable cultural connections.

Like all subjects at Red Fox, Spanish learning connects to our broader emphasis on community, ethics, and engaged citizenship. Students explore the language within meaningful contexts that reflect our school's commitment to social justice, environmental stewardship, and community health. The program encourages artistic expression and integrates naturally with other academic areas.

Regular communication with families ensures learning extends beyond the classroom, with vocabulary lists and practice suggestions provided for home reinforcement. Our Spanish program celebrates the energy and enthusiasm that students bring while fostering genuine appreciation for language and cultural diversity.

Our music program celebrates the natural excitement and curiosity that children bring to musical experiences. Students explore what stands out to them in music, what they notice, and how they react, building a foundation of musical understanding through active participation and joyful exploration.

Music learning at Red Fox begins with understanding each student's individual musical interests and enthusiasm. The program creates a safe and engaging environment where students can express themselves through song, movement, and instrumental play. Students develop musical skills through hands-on experiences with various instruments and vocal techniques.

Students engage with music through singing, instrument exploration, and rhythmic activities. They work with percussion instruments, pitched instruments, and their own voices to create musical experiences. The program incorporates call-and-response activities, body percussion, and collaborative music-making that helps students internalize musical concepts naturally.

Students learn to be leaders in musical activities, taking turns guiding group experiences and sharing their musical ideas. They explore different musical styles and traditions while developing fundamental skills in rhythm, melody, and musical expression.

Music at Red Fox connects to our broader educational philosophy through collaborative learning and community building. Students create music together, learning to listen to one another and contribute to group musical experiences. The program emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment where all students can participate confidently.

Musical learning integrates with other academic areas and supports our school's commitment to creative expression and engaged citizenship. Students discover how music can be a tool for communication, cultural exploration, and personal growth while developing appreciation for diverse musical traditions and styles.

Children are natural problem solvers. Though math looks different across the different ages and stages of learning – finding and trying out effective strategies, constructing conceptual frameworks, and applying mathematics to everyday situations remains true for all. In math we explore essential questions like; What does it mean to be an effective problem solver? How can shapes be broken into similar parts? How do numbers make patterns? and How can we use math to solve everyday problems? Math is integrated into our social studies curriculum.

At Red Fox Community School, literacy is tailored to different age levels but focuses on essential concepts like active reading, effective communication, and storytelling. Students engage in weekly library sessions and integrate social studies into their literacy curriculum.

Kindergarten: Focuses on emergent reading skills, listening, phonemic awareness, and oral language. Students use storytelling techniques to write and perform their own stories.

First and Second Grade: Guided instruction with texts like Explode-the-Code and Wordly Wise to develop sight words, phonological patterns, and reading comprehension. Writing includes narratives, informational texts, playwriting, and poetry.

Third through Fifth Grade: Students move to reading to learn and writing to teach. They engage with complex texts, make connections, and present research orally and in writing. Cursive writing begins in 3rd grade and is expected in 4th and 5th grades.