At Veritas Preparatory School, learning doesn’t just happen — it unfolds in a time-honored sequence known as the Trivium, the foundation of classical education. As the new school year approaches, a new class of young learners will begin their academic journey by stepping into the first stage of this model: the Grammar Stage.
The Grammar Stage, typically spanning the elementary years, is all about building a strong foundation of knowledge. Just as grammar provides the structure of language, the Grammar Stage provides students with the essential facts and tools they’ll need for deeper learning later on. It’s a time when children’s natural capacity for memorization and curiosity is at its peak — and Veritas teachers are ready to harness that energy.
“Our youngest scholars are like sponges,” said first-grade teacher Mrs. Cota. “They’re eager to chant math facts, memorize poetry, recite Bible verses, and soak in every piece of new information.”
Rather than rushing into analysis or opinion, students in the Grammar Stage focus on absorbing the “what” — the vocabulary, rules, and raw material of subjects such as math, language, science, and history. They sing songs about the parts of speech. They recite the timeline of ancient civilizations. They master spelling rules and Latin endings. This intentional approach reflects the classical belief that learning is best cultivated in stages, each suited to the student’s development.
The classroom experience is vibrant, multisensory, and joyfully repetitive. Young students chant, sing, write, color-code, and act out their lessons. These activities help anchor knowledge in long-term memory and prepare students for the next two stages of the Trivium: the Logic Stage, which focuses on reasoning, and the Rhetoric Stage, which hones expression.
As Veritas begins another school year, parents and educators alike can look forward to watching these young learners grow — not only in knowledge but in wonder, confidence, and readiness for the road ahead.
Because every great thinker starts somewhere. And at Veritas, it all begins with Grammar.
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