The Trivium Grammar Stage
Grades K-5: Laying the Foundation for Learning
In the early years, children absorb knowledge quickly, making this the perfect time to build strong language, math, and critical thinking skills.
Reading & Language Skills
We use a phonics-based approach to help children develop strong reading and comprehension skills. We also introduce Latin in a simple way to strengthen language skills and logical thinking.Math Mastery
Instead of rushing through math concepts, we focus on understanding numbers deeply. Children use hands-on methods and patterns to build confidence in problem-solving.History Through Stories
Instead of just memorizing dates, children learn about history through engaging stories, myths, and important historical documents, helping them understand how past events shape the world today.Science Exploration
Inspired by natural philosophy, children learn by observing the world around them. Activities like nature walks and simple experiments encourage curiosity and scientific thinking.Writing Skills
Through copying great writing and practicing dictation, children naturally learn grammar, vocabulary, and how to express themselves clearly.
Elementary (Grades K–5)
Across the elementary years, students move from Big Books and teacher-led Read-Alouds toward independent Readers, and by 4th grade begin reading full novels, memoirs, and plays.
| Title | Category |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | |
| Pet Fun | Big Book |
| Ox and Man | Big Book |
| Kit | Big Book & Reader |
| Seth | Big Book & Reader |
| Sam | Big Book & Reader |
| Zack and Ann | Reader |
| Scott | Reader |
| Nursery Rhymes and Fables | Read-Aloud |
| The Five Senses (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Stories (classic tales, trickster tales, world fiction) | Read-Aloud |
| Plants | Read-Aloud |
| Farms | Read-Aloud |
| Native Americans | Read-Aloud |
| Kings and Queens | Read-Aloud |
| Seasons and Weather (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Columbus and the Pilgrims (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Colonial Towns and Townspeople | Read-Aloud |
| Taking Care of the Earth (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Presidents and American Symbols | Read-Aloud |
| 1st Grade | |
| Fables and Stories | Read-Aloud |
| The Human Body (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Different Lands, Similar Stories | Read-Aloud |
| Early World Civilizations | Read-Aloud |
| Early American Civilizations | Read-Aloud |
| Astronomy (I) | Read-Aloud |
| The History of the Earth (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Animals and Habitats (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Fairy Tales | Read-Aloud |
| New Nation—American Independence (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Frontier Explorers (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Snap Shots | Reader |
| Gran | Reader |
| Fables | Reader |
| The Green Fern Zoo | Reader |
| Kate’s Book | Reader |
| Grace | Reader |
| 2nd Grade | |
| Fairy Tales and Tall Tales | Read-Aloud |
| Early Asian Civilizations (I) | Read-Aloud |
| The Ancient Greek Civilization | Read-Aloud |
| Greek Myths | Read-Aloud |
| The War of 1812 (I) | Read-Aloud & Reader |
| Cycles of Nature (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Westward Expansion (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Insects (I) | Read-Aloud |
| The U.S. Civil War (I) | Read-Aloud |
| The Human Body—Building Blocks and Nutrition (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Immigration | Read-Aloud |
| Fighting for a Cause (I) | Read-Aloud |
| The Cat Bandit | Reader |
| Bedtime Tales | Reader |
| Kids Excel | Reader |
| The Job Hunt | Reader |
| Sir Gus | Reader |
| 3rd Grade | |
| The Wind in the Willows | Read-Aloud (Classic Tales) |
| Classification of Animals (I) | Read-Aloud |
| The Human Body—Systems and Senses | Read-Aloud |
| The Ancient Roman Civilization | Read-Aloud |
| Light and Sound | Read-Aloud |
| The Viking Age | Read-Aloud |
| Astronomy—Our Solar System and Beyond (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Native Americans—Regions and Cultures | Read-Aloud |
| European Exploration of North America (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Colonial America | Read-Aloud |
| Ecology (I) | Read-Aloud |
| Classic Tales | Reader |
| Rattenborough’s Guide to Animals | Reader |
| How Does Your Body Work? (I) | Reader |
| Stories of Ancient Rome | Reader |
| Adventures in Light and Sound (I) | Reader |
| Giants, Gods, and Dwarves | Reader |
| What’s in Our Universe? (I) | Reader |
| Native American Stories | Reader |
| The Age of Exploration (I) | Reader |
| Living in Colonial America | Reader |
| Introduction to Ecology (I) | Reader |
| 4th Grade | |
| The Middle Ages—Knights, Castles, and Chivalry (I) | Reader |
| Listen My Children: Poems for Fourth Graders | Reader (Poetry) |
| Geology (I) | Reader |
| American Revolution—The Road to Independence (I) | Reader |
| The United States Constitution (I) | Reader |
| Brown Girl Dreaming | Literature (memoir) |
| King Arthur and the Round Table | Literature |
| Treasure Island (abridged) | Literature |
| Choice Reading — Fiction | Literature |
| 5th Grade | |
| Early American Civilizations—Maya, Aztec, and Inca | Reader |
| The Renaissance—Patrons, Artists, and Scholars | Reader |
| The Reformation—Shifts in Power | Reader |
| Poetry (digital) | Reader (Poetry) |
| Native Americans—A Changing Landscape | Reader |
| They Call Me Güero: A Border Kid’s Poems | Literature (Poetry) |
| Adventures of Don Quixote (abridged) | Literature |
| A Midsummer Night’s Dream (abridged) | Literature |
| Choice Reading — Fiction | Literature |
K-5 Student Day Summary
- Student Instructional Time (excluding breaks and lunch): 5 hours 35 minutes (335 minutes)
- Total Student Day (including breaks and lunch): 7 hours (420 minutes)
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