Before students enter the grammar phase, they need to develop some basic skills. Reading, writing, and math are the obvious ones. Of greater importance are the skills of order, cleanliness, self-control, manners, and living in community. Classical Christian education trains young children how to sit still, listen, be kind, follow our code (respect, order, unity, diligence, and honesty) and our rule (obey right away, all the way, cheerfully, every day.)