Language Arts
• Short and long vowels, silent letters
• Plurals, verbs that end with 'e'
• Compound words
• Syllable patterns
English/Literature
• Creative writing
• Stories, poems
• Introduction to book reports
• Grammar
Reading
• Comprehension and critical thinking skills
• Reality and fantasy
• Vocabulary and dictionary skills
• Literature explored in small groups
Classical and Modern Language
• French or Spanish
• Communication skills - songs, simple conversational phrases and skits
• Reading, writing and pronunciation - recognition and basic formation of words
• Culture - age appropriate look at related culture
Math
• +, -, x
• Place values
• Money and time
• Simple fractions
Science
• Plants, animals, dinosaurs
• Magnets, heat and light
• Air, water, Sun and weather
• Keeping safe |
Technology
• Computer concepts and components
• Word-processing
• Software-based exercises in math, reading
• Introduction to LOGO programming
Social Studies/History
• Communities
• Maps, bar graphs and time lines
• Geography
• Native American, Inuit, Wampanoag, Sioux
Art
• Primary and secondary colors
• Introduction to Impressionist art
• Painting/collage
• Symmetry
Music
• Securing and developing singing voice
• Rounds and tone matching
• Basic music theory, classical composers
• Learning to play the recorder
Physical Education
• Sports skills instruction
• Introduction to physical fitness
• Lead up activities for team games
• Physical fitness development
Enrichment
• M.F.A. - Native Americans
• Habitat
• Drumlin Farm
• Concord Museum |
