Literacy
Our literacy block consists of:
- Whole group instruction (Reading, Writing & Vocabulary)
- Guided reading instruction
- Word study
- Individual reading
- Individual writing
- Individual conferences in reading and writing
Math
Our math block consists of:
- Whole group math instruction
- CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction) word problems
- Small group math instruction
- Self-paced math
- Math rotations
Theme
2019-2020 Theme- Exploring Our World
Exploring Me and My Community
Who am I and what are my communities?
We are individuals in a diverse society.
Events in our lives affect who we are and how we learn.
We are responsible for our choices.
Rules and laws provide structure for our communities.
A community has a past, present, and future.
Exploring the Land
How do people interact with their environment?
People use resources and make choices to live in their environment.
People have and will continue to modify the environment.
We learn about the changes in our environment by making observations.
We use tools to represent and understand our environment.
Exploring Living Things
How do living things interact in communities?
Plants and animals have basic needs to grow and survive in their life cycle.
Plants and animals adapt to the environment in which they live.
Plants and animals depend on each other.
Living things inherit traits from their parents.
Exploring Me and My Community
Who am I and what are my communities?
We are individuals in a diverse society.
Events in our lives affect who we are and how we learn.
We are responsible for our choices.
Rules and laws provide structure for our communities.
A community has a past, present, and future.
Exploring the Land
How do people interact with their environment?
People use resources and make choices to live in their environment.
People have and will continue to modify the environment.
We learn about the changes in our environment by making observations.
We use tools to represent and understand our environment.
Exploring Living Things
How do living things interact in communities?
Plants and animals have basic needs to grow and survive in their life cycle.
Plants and animals adapt to the environment in which they live.
Plants and animals depend on each other.
Living things inherit traits from their parents.