Curriculum
Literacy
- Benchmark Advanced Curriculum
Follows a balanced literacy model
Shared reading
Guided reading
Word work (popcorn words and word families)
Hands on activities
Read informational and literature texts throughout the year!
Writing
- Traits Writing Program
Do many projects throughout the year
Daily journal writing
Responding to text
Writing prompts
Expository
Persuasive
Narrative
- Handwriting Without Tears Program
Hands-on activities
Teacher modeling
Practice books
Math
- GoMath! Curriculum
Shared math lessons
Guided math lessons
Hands on activities
- Topics covered throughout the year:
Counting by 1s, 5s, 10s
Addition and Subtraction
Recognizing, ordering and comparing numbers
Problem solving
2D and 3D shapes
Beginning measurement
Beginning graphing and data analysis
Social Science
- MyWorld Interactive Curriculum
Hands on activities
Role playing
- Variety of themes covered:
Learning and Working Together
Work Now and Long Ago
Geography of the Neighborhood
National and State Symbols
Time and Chronology
Learning About the Past
Science
- Amplify Curriculum
4 Units
- Health
Germs
Healthy eating
Exercise
Body systems
- Sunlight and Weather
Weather and seasons
Effects of sunlight
Weather patterns
Severe weather
- Pushes and Pulls
How things move
Pushes and pulls
Speed and direction
- Need of Plants and Animals
Needs and Wants
Plants and Animals
Growing and changing
Social Emotional Learning
- MindUP curriculum along with Quantum Learning and Happiness Advantage
Develop self-awareness
Self-management skills
Decision-making skills
Responsible behavior
Meet your specials teachers!
Art Class
Mr. Donovan
1 Hour per week
Music Class
Ms. Mason
1/2 Hour, two times a week
P.E. Class
Mrs. Creager
1/2 Hour, two times a week
Library and MakerSpace
Mrs. Walker and Ms. Styrczula
1 Hour per week
iPads
Each student is assigned an iPad that will stay at school.
Used for independent work stations
Math games/centers
Reading books at student's individual levels
Balance between technology and paper/pencil work
SeeSaw
A showcase of student work
Provides a home-school connection
Can see what students are doing in the classroom on a daily/weekly basis
More information to come once the school year starts!
MAP Testing
Standardized test based on Common Core Essential Outcomes
Occurs 3x a year (fall, winter, spring)
Tracks student progress K-8
Read aloud on the iPad
Tested in both literacy and math