The September curriculum overview outlines the following focus areas:
In Reader's Workshop, students will build stamina for reading and use comprehension strategies. In Writer's Workshop, students will tell stories using pictures and writing and build stamina for writing. In Math, students will review numbers, counting, and shapes. In Inquiry, students will explore their five senses. In Religion, students will learn about God's love, the Church, and inspiring saints. In Word Work, students will review the alphabet and learn sight words. In Art, students will discover uniqueness in artists and use different materials.
The September curriculum overview outlines the following focus areas:
In Reader's Workshop, students will build stamina for reading and use comprehension strategies. In Writer's Workshop, students will tell stories using pictures and writing and build stamina for writing. In Math, students will review numbers, counting, and shapes. In Inquiry, students will explore their five senses. In Religion, students will learn about God's love, the Church, and inspiring saints. In Word Work, students will review the alphabet and learn sight words. In Art, students will discover uniqueness in artists and use different materials.
so that we can read with focus for long periods of time. We are beginning to use comprehension strategies to help us understand the books that we hear and read.
Writers Workshop -
We are reviewing counting and writing
numbers to 10. We are counting to check whether sets have the same, more, or fewer objects. We are identifying and building 2D and 3D shapes.
Inquiry
We are working on building stamina
so that we can write with focus for long periods of time. We are telling a story using pictures, and beginning to add labels and sentences to our writing.
Word Work -
Math
How can we use our 5 senses to explore
the world? - We are learning about our 5 senses and how we can use them to explore the world around us. - We are learning how to protect our eyes and ears. - Students will have lots of opportunities for hands-on exploration and play to explore the use of their 5 senses.
Religion
We are reviewing the alphabet and
identifying the initial sounds in words. We are stretching out words by saying them slowly and listening for all of the sounds. We are learning sight words to help us read and write fluently: can it see and is look me to you go my the
We are learning that God loves us and
that He shows His love for us in many ways. We are learning that the Church is like a family that helps us connect to God. We are learning about saints who can inspire us to treat others with respect and compassion.
Art -
We are discovering that all artists
are unique! We are learning to use different materials to create art.