focuses on deeper understandings of the structure of the base-ten place value system, part-whole thinking to build strategies for solving addition and subtraction problems and begin to build the foundations of for understanding multiplication using equal groups and arrays. Other key concepts include; geometry with solid figures, data and graphs, two digit addition and subtraction, money and time, measurement, and fractions and probability.
focuses on effective writing, grammar and the structure of language, listening and speaking skills, and more
teaches spelling patterns using differentiated, developmentally-appropriate word lists and active exploration of words—not memorization.
is a system of reading levels developed to support the guided reading method by using small books containing a combination of text and illustrations for each level. Reading text is classified according to various parameters, such as word count, number of different words, number of high frequency words, sentence length, sentence complexity, word repetitions, illustration support, etc.
There are 5 units in this series that focus around understanding our faith through the sacraments, important saints, sacred scripture, holy days, and much more!
Focuses on the physical world. The lessons begin with living and non-living things with an explanation of matter. The properties of matter help to provide a lead into geology and characteristics of rocks. From here the lessons progress into how things move, which leads right into simple machines. The last part of the physical world covered is sound and light.