Lower Years (Ages 7–11) at Wood School Bali
Program Pendidikan Dasar Bali: Learning with Joy, Values & Real-Life Connection
At this age, children are full of questions and ready to engage with the world around them. Families seeking a primary school alternative in Bali discover that our Lower Years program combines solid reading, writing, and maths with emotional intelligence, ecological awareness, and values-based learning. It's a place where imagination meets purpose through nature-rich learning and project-based education.
A Day in a life
Morning
Afternoon
Morning
Arrival & grounding circle with mindfulness in our Lower Years program, complemented by a literacy block featuring story-based learning. Math concepts are explored through games or project budgeting, all within a nature-rich learning environment that emphasizes project-based education.
Midday
Afternoon
Morning
Engaging in outdoor exploration or participating in an ecological project are integral components of our Lower Years program, which emphasizes nature-rich learning. Additionally, students can explore Balinese craft or music through our project-based education approach.
Afternoon
Afternoon
Afternoon
In our Lower Years program, we engage in activities such as reflection circles, storytime, and collaborative clean-up, all of which are part of our nature-rich learning approach. Additionally, students are encouraged to maintain their own learning journals as part of our project-based education framework.
By the end of the Lower Years, your child will:
Our Outcomes by Age 11
✔ Read and communicate with joy as part of our Lower Years program. ✔ Apply logic in real-life settings through our nature-rich learning experiences. ✔ Practice moral reflection daily to foster personal growth. ✔ Respect nature and collaborate in teams, enhancing your skills in project-based education. ✔ Begin to understand money, responsibility, and service in a practical context.
WHAT DOES LEARNING LOOK LIKE AT WOOD SCHOOL?
Outdoor Science Exploration
Storytelling and Creative Writing
Gardening and Sustainability
In the Lower Years program, students engage in nature-rich learning by investigating local ecosystems, where they explore biodiversity and environmental stewardship through hands-on observation and project-based education.
Gardening and Sustainability
Storytelling and Creative Writing
Gardening and Sustainability
In the Lower Years program, students engage in nature-rich learning by planting and maintaining a school garden. This hands-on experience teaches them about sustainable living, responsibility, and the importance of caring for the Earth through project-based education.
Storytelling and Creative Writing
Storytelling and Creative Writing
Storytelling and Creative Writing
Through creative writing in the Lower Years program, students express their thoughts and feelings, enhancing self-awareness and developing their ability to connect with others emotionally in a nature-rich learning environment that fosters project-based education.
Mindfulness & Reflection
Collaborative Art Project
Collaborative Art Project
In the Lower Years program, students engage in mindfulness practices to develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and focus, all within a nature-rich learning environment that fosters project-based education and promotes a calm and supportive atmosphere.
Collaborative Art Project
Collaborative Art Project
Collaborative Art Project
In the Lower Years program, students collaborate to create a mural that embodies values of kindness, empathy, and respect. This project-based education approach fosters teamwork and creativity in a nature-rich learning environment.
Cultural Studies
Collaborative Art Project
Cultural Studies
In the Lower Years program, students engage in nature-rich learning experiences that expose them to different cultures, allowing them to understand the connection between us all through project-based education.