Curriculum

WRSD is using Eureka 2 Math.  This is a new version for Eureka Math and looks to be more hands on.  Each Eureka module builds upon the next.  

Counting and Cardinality

• Know number names and the count sequence.

• Count to tell the number of objects.

• Compare numbers.

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

• Understand addition as putting together and adding to, and understand subtraction as taking apart and taking from.

Number and Operations in Base Ten

• Work with numbers 11-19 to gain foundations for place value.

Measurement and Data

• Describe and compare measurable attributes.

• Classify objects and count the number of objects in each category

Geometry

• Identify and describe shapes.

• Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes.

 See link below for more detail.

This is first year using Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)   It is a wholistic approach to literacy, that is based on the Science of Reading.  It includes: a structured literacy piece (phonemic awareness and phonics), writing, vocabulary, interactive read-a-louds, guided reading, independent reading, digital reading and shared reading components.  The system is designed to support whole group, small group and independent learning opportunities.  It includes many wonderful texts and has various assessment components as well.

WRSD follows the State of Massachusetts Learning Standards for Science.  Holidays around the world, living vs. non-living, animal habitats, community helpers, conserving resources, simple machines - push/pull, and more will be discussed this year.  We also use Scholastic News and Mystery Doug to assist our teaching for science and social studies.  The PTO is generously providing each child with a Scholastic News subscription.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.   Houghton has been using the Responsive Classroom approach for many years which places an equal emphasis on social/emotional learning to academic learning.  Th SEL initiative is a new one for WRSD and is in conjunction with state standards.  A link to  Responsive Classroom is listed below.