The Lower School consists of prekindergarten through fifth grade. During these years, Brookwood maintains close communication and interaction with parents, an essential factor in the successful progress of a child.  A classroom becomes the child's home for eight hours. At Brookwood, the second home is inviting and creative, managed by a professional who knows that a positive self-image is the greatest lifelong gift a teacher can bestow. Recognizing that children learn differently, Lower School teachers incorporate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods of instruction. Self contained classrooms assure a stable learning enviroment, while some degree of departmentalization enables students to benefit from the special talents of other teachers.