What will we be learning about this year?
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We are excited to use Studies Weekly again this year to learn about strands of civics and government, geography, economics, and history! Studies Weekly is in a student-friendly periodical format, including their online platform that allows for engagement while diving deep into learning about the world around us!
Fundations® is a multisensory and systematic phonics, spelling, and handwriting program that benefits all K-3 students. Fundations is designed as a whole-class, general education program used for prevention (Tier 1) purposes. It also can be taught in a small group or 1:1 setting for intervention (Tier 2)
The foundational skills and concepts included in the Geodes® libraries align with the Fundations program. Each text is at least 80% decodable at a designated point in the Fundations scope and sequence. This means that a minimum of 80% of the words contain phonetic elements and trick words that have been explicitly taught up to a specific Fundations Unit, which is indicated on the back of each book
Wit & Wisdom presents a careful sequence of skills that lead students to mastery and independence. In addition to skills development, students will build their knowledge in areas such as science, history, the arts, math, and more. They apply their new knowledge and skills by engaging in lively discourse, writing detailed responses rich in evidence, and honing their critical-thinking skills to ultimately become successful readers, exceptional writers, and effective communicators
FOSS is devised to fully integrate active investigation and multisensory learning, an approach proven effective for all learners, regardless of prior knowledge, language, or background. We will be using FOSS Science Kits throughout the year to enhance our knowledge about:
Force and Motion
Earth in the Universe
Properties of Earth Materials
Animals, Plants & Conservation
Needs of Living Thing