McClelland’s curriculum is designed to teach students strong foundational skills while at the same time teaching them how to think critically about the world around them. Young students are naturally curious and want to learn just about everything. McClelland is a special place where kids love coming to school.

-Emphasis on learning by doing – hands-on projects
-Integrated curriculum focused on thematic units
-Strong emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking
-Group work and development of social skills
-Understanding and action as the goals of learning as opposed to rote knowledge
-Collaborative and cooperative learning projects
-Emphasis on life-long learning


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