Elementary School
Strong foundations, built one to one.
What does a 1:1 school day look like in elementary school?
In Goodwin Learning Academy's elementary program, your child works one-to-one with a qualified teaching professional, building strong foundations through multi-sensory learning, social skills development, and individualized support. Instruction covers foundational literacy and phonics, number sense and basic math, science exploration, and social studies basics, at home, on-campus, or virtually.
Grades K–5
What we focus on
Academic Foundations
Foundational literacy and phonics, number sense and basic math, science exploration, and social studies basics.
Social-Emotional Learning
Emotion recognition and regulation, social skills development, communication strategies, and friendship building.
Life Skills
Daily routines and self-care, following directions, organization skills, and safety awareness.
Enrichment
Art and creative expression, music and movement, technology basics, and physical education.
What a parent told us.
A family whose child is in our elementary program, in their own words.
“GLA has been exactly what our child needed. The staff took the time to understand how our child learns, what motivates them, and where they needed support. We have seen growth not only academically, but also in confidence, communication, and independence. GLA has created a safe and supportive environment where our child feels seen and successful.”
Elementary Parent
Elementary School
A closer look
Elementary at Goodwin Learning Academy is one qualified teaching professional and one child, working together. Instruction focuses on foundational literacy, math, and social-emotional growth, delivered through multi-sensory learning and a customizable curriculum aligned with Arizona State Standards.
Every student's journey begins with a diagnostic process that establishes current reading and math performance, so teaching starts where your child actually is. From there, pacing belongs to your child: extra time where a skill needs it, room to run where they're strong.
Families choose the setting: in-home or virtual instruction for comfort and consistency, or sensory-friendly classrooms with small group learning opportunities on-campus. Whichever setting you choose, the model is the same: one-to-one instruction plus small-group time where it helps.
Here's what a typical day looks like for on-campus elementary students: 8:30-9:00 Morning Meeting, 9:00-9:50 Math, 9:50-10:20 ELA, 10:20-10:30 Movement Break, 10:30-11:00 ELA, 11:00-11:30 Social-Emotional Learning, 11:30-12:10 Lunch/Recess, 12:10-12:40 Mindfulness, 12:40-1:40 Social Studies/Art, 1:40-1:50 Movement Break, 1:50-2:25 Elective, 2:25-2:30 Dismissal. In-home and virtual elementary students follow an individualized schedule built around their family's routine; this daily structure is specific to students attending on our physical campus.
FAQ
Parents also ask
Can elementary students learn from home?
Yes. Goodwin Learning Academy's elementary program offers in-home and virtual options for comfort and consistency. A qualified teaching professional provides personalized instruction in your home, or teaches live online with real-time interaction, using the same individualized model as our Mesa campus, available to families anywhere in Arizona.
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