Children's educational needs change as they grow. During preschool, they begin recognizing letters, exploring numbers, and learning to interact with classmates. By elementary school, those early experiences develop into reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, independent thinking, and greater personal responsibility.

For Las Vegas families, having access to educational programs that address these different stages can make planning a child's academic journey easier.

Candil Hall Academy offers private preschool and elementary education through Grade 5, with learning experiences designed around children's developing abilities.

Where early learning begins in preschool

Preschool introduces children to the routines, relationships, and foundational skills that support their future education.

At Candil Hall Academy, the preschool program serves children ages 3–5 through a combination of structured instruction and play-based activities.

Early literacy lessons incorporate Abeka and Saxon Phonics K to introduce letter recognition, sound blending, and basic word formation.

Children also explore counting, sorting, shapes, patterns, and introductory addition through Saxon Math K activities using counting blocks and number cards.

Daily circle time, storytelling, and collaborative play provide opportunities to practice listening, communication, sharing, and cooperation.

Hands-on science activities encourage children to observe plants, weather, water, and other elements of their surroundings.

Together, these experiences introduce academic concepts while supporting social and emotional development.

How foundational skills develop into elementary learning

As children progress into elementary school, classroom activities become more detailed and academically focused.

In first grade, students build upon their earlier reading abilities through Saxon Phonics. Lessons introduce increasingly complex sentences, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

Mathematics expands beyond basic number recognition into problem-solving and number fluency.

Writing instruction incorporates D'Nealian handwriting and Shurley English to help students develop sentence formation, grammar, and written communication.

Second-grade students begin exploring chapter books, discussing characters and themes, and writing simple paragraphs.

Mathematics introduces multiplication, division, measurement, and practical problem-solving.

These academic experiences encourage students to apply familiar concepts in new situations while developing greater independence.

Greater independence and deeper learning in Grades 3–5

Upper elementary education introduces more advanced academic responsibilities.

Candil Hall Academy's elementary education for grades 1–5 includes structured instruction in reading, mathematics, writing, science, and social studies.

Third-grade students explore literature circles, multi-paragraph writing, fractions, geometry, and hands-on science investigations.

In fourth grade, students work with more advanced fiction and nonfiction, research projects, decimals, long division, and American history.

Fifth grade places additional emphasis on preparing students for middle school.

Students analyze complex texts, complete detailed writing assignments, and explore mathematical topics such as percentages, ratios, and introductory algebra.

Research activities introduce opportunities to gather information, evaluate sources, and present findings.

This progression reflects the school's approach to building academic knowledge across successive grade levels.

Character development across the school years

Academic instruction is one part of the learning experience at Candil Hall Academy.

The elementary program includes weekly character education lessons addressing respect, responsibility, empathy, and honesty.

Students practice these values through classroom discussions, group activities, and everyday interactions.

The curriculum also includes art, music, physical education, and Spanish.

These subjects provide opportunities for creative expression, physical activity, cultural awareness, and the development of additional interests.

By combining academic subjects with character education and enrichment, the school addresses several aspects of children's development throughout their elementary years.

An educational setting for different stages of childhood

Candil Hall Academy is located at 5348 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89130.

The school offers programs ranging from toddler education through fifth grade, allowing families to explore different stages of learning within one educational setting.

Its preschool and elementary programs address changing academic expectations while incorporating social development, hands-on activities, and classroom participation.

Schedule a campus tour to learn more about the available programs.