Instead of units, there are ten modules throughout the year that each last approximately three weeks. Each module has a cross-curricular theme. The guiding questions and big ideas of each module are listed below:
Module 1: Nice to Meet You!
How can making new friends and learning new things help us?
Module 2: My Family, My Community
How does everyone in my family and community make them special?
Module 3: Amazing Animals
How do animals' bodies help them?
Module 4: Better Together
Why is it important to do my best and get along with others?
Module 5: Now You See It, Now You Don't
Why do light and dark come and go?
Module 6: Celebrate America
What do holidays and symbols tell us about our country?
Module 7: The Big Outdoors
How do things in nature change?
Module 8: Tell Me A Story
What lessons can we learn from stories?
Module 9: Grow, Plants, Grow!
What do plants need to live and grow?
Module 10: Dare to Dream
How can thinking in new ways help solve problems?