READING

• finding books a child likes
• develop stamina to read for up to 20 minutes independently
• develop fluency
• use strategies to determine words
• apply comprehension strategies for both fiction and non-fiction texts

   

   

  WRITING

• explain answers in math
• write using complete sentences with capitalization and punctuation
• compose small moment stories, informational writing , opinion writing and books in a series

   

   

  WORD STUDY

• learning letter sounds, blends, digraphs and sight words
• accurate spelling of sight words and simple CVC words (letter formation will be addressed in word study)
• multi sensory opportunities to cement the relationship between sounds and letters 

  Mathematics

• Addition and Subtraction-concepts and problem solving 
• Number Sense
• Measurement
• Surveys, Data and Representations
• Fractions
• Place Value
• Time
• Geometry
• Math Fluency
• Money

     Social Studies

• Citizenship
• Self
• Families
• My community
• Needs and wants

    Science

• Sky Patterns - learning cylces of day and night by observing the sun and shadows
• A Bunny's Life - physical and behavioral characteristics that help a bunny survive
• Waves: Light and Sound - students will be expected to understand the relationship between sound and vibrating materials as well as between the availability of light and the ability to see objects