Choosing the Right Age Level

A child's biological age does not always correlate with his "readiness" - a child's ability to comprehend a concept or develop a skill. Because of this, Moving Beyond the Page is not structured around grade levels - Kindergarten, First Grade, etc. Instead, it is structured around recommended age levels. The age level suggests the recommended age of children using the curriculum. Note that each age level (ex: 5-7 Years) represents one full academic year (~ 36 weeks) of curriculum.

Moving Beyond the Page is a challenging curriculum designed to stretch children. The goal of education is not that a child gets all the right answers. It is more important that he become an independent thinker, be introduced to new skills, and understand complex ideas. Being successful in this curriculum does not mean that your child will get all the "right answers", but rather that you see your child thinking and learning. A child that receives 100% on every activity is likely not being stretched. Conversely, a student who is constantly frustrated is probably working in a curriculum that is too advanced.

Guidelines for Choosing Curriculum

Exceptions

• If you have a precociously gifted child, you may determine to advance them to the next age level. These are only general guidelines, and children that are precociously gifted will not fall within these general categories.
• When we select the books for our literature units, we have advanced learners in mind. For this reason, our books have a reading level that is high for the ages provided. It is very possible, for example, for a 5th or 6th grader to benefit from the literature units of 8-10, or for a 4th or 5th grader to benefit from the 7-9 literature units. If the books or topics are of interest to your child, you should feel free to use them.