Elementary education forms the building blocks of a child's academic growth. Here we discuss some unique features that put private elementary schools above the public alternatives.

1. 5 Unique Features of the Private
Elementary Schools of NYC

2. Clarity in Instructions Provided by Teachers
 For every new lesson, teachers at the private elementary schools
clarify the purpose of the same.
 They also provide clear instructions regarding the learning goals
of a new unit of study.
 Teachers can also present models/examples for students to see
the end product.

3. Discussions in the Classroom
 Many private elementary schools believe in engaging students in
active classroom discussions.
 This enables young learners to share their knowledge and learn
from each other.
 Discussions also let teachers assess the extent to which the
students are able to imbibe new concepts.

4. Timely Feedback
 Individual feedback in written or verbal form along with group
feedback, help teachers take note of the collective areas of
growth for the class.
 They are also able to take notice of the areas that need more
attention.
 Many private elementary schools in NYC also take feedback from
the young learners to help adjust the learning process and
instructions.

5. Formative and Summative Assessments
 Summative assessments help to evaluate where the students
stand with respect to the learning goals.
 Formative assessments help in evaluating the effectiveness of
the teaching strategies employed currently in the classroom.

6. Targeting Metacognition in the Young Learners
 Private elementary schools give students the opportunity to
organize and monitor their own work, to reflect on their own, and
to navigate their learning.
 Students are given the time and opportunity to be aware of their
thinking and knowledge.
 In doing that, students can be taught to depend on themselves and
to take ownership of the important aspects of their lives.