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Our Curriculum is STEAM Inspired<\/mark><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Bedford Academy, learning is active, engaging, and connected to the real world. Students don\u2019t simply memorize concepts\u2014they ask questions, build solutions, collaborate with classmates, and apply their knowledge through meaningful experiences. Our STEAM-inspired curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence from Preschool through Grade 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project-Based Learning<\/h3>\n\t\t\t

Students investigate meaningful questions, solve real-world problems, and collaborate through hands-on experiences that transform curiosity into understanding.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Personalized Learning<\/h3>\n\t\t\t

Every student is known, challenged, and supported through individualized instruction that encourages confidence, growth, and academic success.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Integrated STEAM<\/h3>\n\t\t\t

Science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics are woven throughout the curriculum, helping students think critically, create confidently, and make meaningful connections across disciplines.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our<\/span> Educational Programs<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t

Across all grade levels, instruction will actively engage children in their learning via strategies such as project-based learning. Further, given the technological landscape of the 21st century, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) knowledge has emerged as essential for the future success of today\u2019s children.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Lower\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLower School<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tLower School nurtures curiosity, confidence, and foundational skills through joyful, hands-on learning. Students build strong literacy, math, social, and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment designed for young learners.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Upper\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tUpper School<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tUpper School challenges students through advanced academics, project-based learning, leadership opportunities, and real-world experiences. Students develop independence, confidence, and the skills needed for the next stage of their education.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Students\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tEnrichment Programs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tOur Enrichment Programs provide children with opportunities to explore new areas, strengthen individual interests, and receive additional academic support.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Our<\/span> Curriculum<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our STEAM-inspired curriculum combines strong academic foundations with hands-on learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving. Students engage in meaningful learning across every subject while developing the skills and confidence needed for lifelong success.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Art<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For younger children, the addition of the \u201cA\u201d or art in STEAM offers an opportunity to tie together STEM concepts in ways that are interesting and meaningful through projects and activities: creative problem solving,  drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and digital photography. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Literacy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

STEAM curriculum will also focus on literacy development, an essential component of early education, by tying STEM to activities to key areas such as reading, vocabulary development, and oral language.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Based on the grade level, children will engage daily in STEAM activities that tie together learning to the relevant standards-based, core topics, themes, or units.  This integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to teaching and learning will include opportunities to engage with the engineering design cycle, collaborate and communicate with their peers, and make connections across subject areas. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Physical Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our grade school\u2019s PE program provides students with a positive learning environment where each student is given the opportunity to feel empowered through fitness and sport. Activities are centered on skill development, lifetime fitness concepts, team building and cooperative learning. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Mathematics<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bedford Academy provides a highly individualized learning program for every student. You\u2019ll witness all your students improve with self\u2011paced lessons that fill in gaps, move them forward and provide challenges so that they experience success at every stage.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Social Science<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Essential to a child\u2019s education is the development of the knowledge needed to make informed and thoughtful decisions for the public good as democratic citizens in a culturally diverse world.  At Bedford Academy, children begin developing this knowledge in Preschool and then, more formally in social studies class in Kindergarten and across the Lower School.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Bedford Academy<\/span> Difference<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t

Beginning as early as age three, Bedford Academy gives children access to memorable opportunities, emerging technologies, and real-world learning experiences. Students build, create, design, question, explore, and solve problems in ways that go far beyond a traditional classroom.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t

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3D Design & Printing<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\tStudents design, prototype, and create real-world products using professional-grade 3D printers. Through hands-on engineering and design challenges, they develop creativity, critical thinking, and innovation skills.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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