Throughout Hill Country Arts Academy private education curriculum, we follow a literature-based educational approach that employs a diverse array of educational materials, including literary works, both fiction and nonfiction, biographies, illustrations, and practical experiments. This method provides a dynamic and comprehensive education that goes beyond mere textbook memorization.
High-quality literature forms the foundation of the curriculum. Books in Language Arts, History, Geography, and Science serve as the primary instructional medium, inspiring discussions, exercises, and activities. Hands-on learning is a significant part of the curriculum at Hill Country Arts Academy. A large portion of math programs include manipulative elements, and science programs feature weekly experiments. A tactile approach is also applied to History, Geography, and Reading through projects that accompany specific lesson segments. Hands-on learning allows children to interact with educational materials, aiding in the comprehension of more abstract concepts, especially in math and science. It transforms learning into a multisensory experience, engaging tactile pathways that can reinforce and solidify knowledge over time. Moreover, hands-on activities can animate learning, rendering it more impactful for children, which is particularly beneficial for traditionally less engaging subjects like history and geography.