MATH

The Indian River District utilizes  Math Modules for each grade level, designed by New York State.  In Kindergarten, our modules are:

Module 1: Numbers to 10

Module 2: Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Shapes

Module 3: Comparison of Length, Weight, Capacity, and Numbers to 10

Module 4: Number Pairs, Addition and Subtraction to 10

Module 5: Numbers 10-20, Count to 100 by Ones and Tens

Module 6: Analyzing, Comparing, and Composing Shapes

LITERACY

The Indian River District uses a literacy collaborative approach for grades K-2. This consists of 3 main parts:  Language/Word Study, Reading Workshop, and Writing Workshop.

Language /Word Study (40-60 minutes/day):

This consists of Interactive Read-Aloud, Community Writing, Modeled/Shared Reading and Writing, Handwriting, Phonics, Word Work, and Storytelling.

Reading Workshop (45-90 minutes/day):

This consists of Guided Reading groups and Literacy Centers (independent work on literacy skills)

Writing workshop (45-60 minutes/day):

This consists of Guided Writing, Community Writing, and Independent Writing

SCIENCE

Indian River uses Next Generation Science Standards  to guide its science curriculum.

  Kindergarten science consists of the following topics:

*Matter

*Forces And Interactions:  Pushes and Pulls

*Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment

*Weather and Climate

SOCIAL STUDIES

Indian River utilizes the New York State Social Studies Framework. The kindergarten curriculum's content includes...

Being a citizen 

Rules and Laws

Maps & Globes

Wants & Needs