Sight Words

Sight words are often words that appear frequently in reading and writing, and they may not have a concrete image to go with them. Because of this, readers need to be able to recognize, read, and understand sight words almost immediately. 

We have introduced the words:

Bridges Math

Bridges in Mathematics is our math curriculum. It aims to build students' conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem-solving abilities through a blend of direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration. The curriculum emphasizes visual models, hands-on activities, and engaging discussions to make math accessible and enjoyable for all learners.

We are focusing on: 

Fundations

Fundations is the curriculum we use to teach early literacy skills, focusing on phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, and handwriting. It's used often as part of the core literacy program or as an intervention for students who need extra support. The program aims to build a strong foundation for reading and writing success by explicitly teaching sound-letter relationships, decoding skills, and spelling patterns

We have introduced lowercase letters: