Word Study
- Incorporate spelling, phonics, and vocabulary instruction through an interactive, hands-on learning approach
- Compare and contrast features during systematic, sequenced instruction
- Spell correctly on word study tests and transfer this knowledge to their daily writing
Reading
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Literacy taught through a balanced literacy framework
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Demonstrate comprehension of fiction and nonfiction text
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Read with fluency, accuracy and expression.
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Immersed in a print-rich environment to develop oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension
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Learn to read and write proficiently
Writing
- Write daily using the basic rules of writing (spaces between words, capital letters, and periods)
- Share writing throughout the process and after completion
- Distinguish draft writing from published writing
Math
- Focus on hands on activities to promote a sense of numbers
- Understand the ideas of adding together and breaking apart numbers
- Experience calendar math, problem solving, measuring, patterning, graphing, fractions, time, addition and subtraction
Science
- Focus on thinking like a scientist
- Understand the basic relationship between the sun and earth and investigate and understand seasonal changes
- Understand that our earth’s natural resources are limited and they must take care of them
- Understand the different ways in which things move and the basic life needs of humans, plants, and animals
Social Studies
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Learn about American leaders and their contributions to the United States
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Construct simple maps and recognize basic map symbols
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Study economic concepts of goods and services, buyers and sellers, and making economic choices
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Develop a knowledge and understanding of American history, civic responsibilities, geography skills, and economic concepts contributes to success throughout life