Itโs the perfect time to think about starting your childโs math journey at Kids on the Yard.
Our unique approach consists of a continuous kindergarten to high-school curriculum taught by expert teachers in a classroom environment of peers who study together year after year. We take pride in ensuring each student learns in an optimal environment while boosting their intelligence, confidence in math, and learning abilities.
Our Programs
With multiple levels for every grade and a selective competition program, we can best serve each childโs development based on their knowledge and ability.
- Elementary (K โ 2nd grade)
- Elementary (3rd โ 5th grade)
- Middle School
- High School
How Kids on the Yard works
We use the rigorous study of mathematics to develop our studentsโ math fluency, intellect, and character. Our students are guided to think about mathematics logically and conceptually, building deep connections between concepts, all in an environment of their peers that keeps them consistently challenged.
Early abstract thinking
Studies show that children are ready for abstract thinking at an early age. Our students begin to reason with abstract concepts in elementary school, and by middle school, they are not only familiar with essential elements of algebra but can easily apply them in problem-solving.
Mental flexibility
Our students build connections between concepts by working with them in multiple contexts and by learning new material based on what they already know. This empowers them with flexibility and agility of thought as they can view and solve problems from multiple angles and in multiple ways.
Challenge
Students donโt grow when in their comfort zone, so we ensure they are consistently (and appropriately) challenged. Our students become accustomed to and enjoy the idea that there are problems for which the solution requires focus, thought, and persistence. We do this by regularly engaging our students with difficult and unfamiliar types of problems, where they must push the boundaries of their knowledge and attempt to craft a solution even when they need clarification on the steps to get there.
Environment
The classroom environment is an essential aspect of our program. Guided by their teacher through the common effort of learning and discovery, students learn how to debate, explain, and verbalize their thinking to a group of like-minded peers. They also get used to an environment of healthy competition. This deepens their understanding and prepares our students for university and careers.
Multiple Levels in Each Grade
From beginner to competition, multiple levels in each grade enable us to place each child in an environment best suited to them.
I โ Accelerated Level
Often the best fit for new students, this curriculum is designed to meet students where they are and bring them to the level of international standards.
II โ Advanced Level
Most students continue to this level, where we offer a challenging mathematics curriculum that provides the deep understanding, reasoning skills, and confidence needed for success from elementary through honors high school and beyond.
III โ Honors Level
This rigorous curriculum goes into great depth on the topics covered in the advanced level and regularly employs competition-level problems that encourage students to push the boundaries of their abilities. Many Honors students also choose to participate in math competitions.