SEL Learning
In our classroom, we use the responsive classroom approach. It is a student-centered, social and emotional learning approach to teaching and discipline. It is comprised of a set of research, and evidence-based practices designed to create safe, joyful, and engaging classrooms and school communities
More information on the Responsive Classroom
We also start the year by introducing the Zones of Regulation.
https://zonesofregulation.com/index.html
Starting the new Superflex currciulum which focus on social thinking.
https://www.socialthinking.com/Products/superflex-superhero-social-thinking-curriculum
We will be starting the year talking about growth mindset. Students will develop a strategy or saying they will use when something becomes challenging or hard for them. We will refer back to this all year as we talk about our brains and how we can grow them when we push through something difficult.
https://ideas.classdojo.com/b/growth-mindset
Math
Designed to support problem-based instruction and built on a coherent lesson progression, IM K–5 Math offers an uplifting, engaging, and inclusive approach to mathematics, giving students skills, understandings, and practices that will stay with them for life.
Overview of Illustrative Math
Phonics
Wilson Fundations® provides research-based materials and strategies essential to a comprehensive reading, spelling, and handwriting program.
Wilson Fundations makes learning to read fun while laying the groundwork for life-long literacy. Students in grades K-3 receive a systematic program in critical foundational skills, emphasizing:
Phonemic awareness
Phonics/ word study
High frequency word study
Reading fluency
Vocabulary
Comprehension strategies
Handwriting
Spelling
Fundations Unit Packets and Fluency Drills
Overview of Fundations
Reading & ELA
For reading comprehension and independent reading student receive leveled books and guided reading books. Some student will also receive decodable texts.
Writing
We use Self-Regulated Strategy Development approach, SRSD foregrounds writing & reading with deep attention to purpose, task, audience and social context.
Overview of SRSD
Social Studies
Over the course of this year, we will cover many different topics. Some of them being:
Reading and Making Maps
Geography and People
Countries and Government
Science
Over the course of this year, we will cover many different topics. Some of them being:
Erosion
Bodies of water
Landforms