ANIMATED LITERACY

Course Description:

Animated Literacy phonics, reading, writing, and literature is a highly motivating, multisensory approach to beginning reading, writing, and oral language instruction. We all remember things best when we move our muscles and stimulate our emotions. Animated Literacy connects the sounds of language to gestures that are introduced through stories and songs about 45 Animated-Alphabet Characters.

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Course Objectives: 

We focus on phonological awareness, phonics, word recognition, comprehension, vocabulary development and basic understanding of nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adjectives.

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From The Teacher: 

We have SO much fun in Animated Literacy. We do lots of singing, we read tons of fun books and we make learning come alive! We also incorporate sight words and writing – both correct formation of letters and begin writing sentences.

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Curriculum: 

Animated Literacy plus supplemental materials.

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Grading: 

Quarterly Assessments are given to check mastery of material.

MATH

Course Description: 

Math K5 uses an interactive approach with manipulatives to build a foundation of math concepts. Lessons on number sense, addition and subtraction, time, money, and other skills are introduced.

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Course Objectives: 

To help students develop a strong foundation in math and to enable learning fundamental knowledge concerning numbers system, measurements, geometric figures, problem solving, and developing number sense. Number sense includes number recognition, simple counting, number relationships, decomposing numbers, and writing numbers.

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From The Teacher: 

Our math is VERY hands-on to bring it to life! We use a variety of manipulatives and real-life objects to immerse ourselves in each lesson. I combine a variety of learning methods (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) to help each individual student grasp concepts. Our math lessons include a farm theme with characters, rhymes, and songs to make math fun!

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Curriculum: 

Math K5 - BJU Press

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Grading: 

Quarterly Assessments are given to check mastery of material.

SCIENCE

Course Description: 

We will study the basics of physical, earth, and life sciences. Students will begin to naturally develop science skills such as observing, classifying, reasoning, predicting, and measuring through observations, experimentation, and play! Through science, students will connect their senses to the world around them.

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Course Objectives: 

Students will begin to develop an understanding of core ideas: physical sciences, life sciences, and earth sciences through a variety of demonstrations and hands-on experiences.

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From The Teacher: 

Science is about having FUN while we learn! Science is just not science without having fun! As Ms. Frizzle says, we like to “Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy! We fully adopt this way of thinking and learning!

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Curriculum: 

Teacher-created unit studies, various resources and Kinderscience.

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Grading: 

Quarterly Assessments are given to check mastery of material.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Course Description: 

KinderSocialStudies encourages young learners to think “outside the box” and prove their thinking through hands-on and engaging learning experiences. KinderSocialStudies is based upon five units: Rules, United States/Community Helpers, Maps, Cultures and Economics. Students begin the study of history-social science with concepts anchored in the experiences they bring to school from their families and communities. They explore the meaning of good citizenship, national symbols, work now and long ago, geography, and life in the past.

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Course Objectives: 

Students will be introduced to and begin to grasp the basics of geography, history, culture and society, civics and government, and economics. Students begin their introduction to United States history through the study of important American holidays, symbols, and people.

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From The Teacher: 

This often underrated and overlooked class shouldn’t be missed! The values and foundations we cover are vitally important in helping children gain a greater understanding of the real world. Social studies enables your child to gain knowledge about people, places, and events, building an appreciation of cultural diversity and an understanding of various governments, economies, and social traditions. We have fun learning these things through plenty of books, games, activities, and crafts!

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Curriculum: 

KinderSocialStudies by Little Minds at Work as well as other various resources

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Grading: 

Quarterly Assessments are given to check mastery of material.