Curriculum

1. Reading- Reading Street (Scott Foresman); Project Read; Primary Phonics
   • Emphasis on early literacy skills, including reading beginning level books
   • Includes: phonics, sight word recognition, vocabulary, phonemic awareness
   • Sing, Sign,and Read: learn to sign the letters of the alphabet and corresponding words through song
2. Writing – Kid Writing
   • Emphasis on hearing sounds in words
   • Learn beginner writing skills
   • Students participate in different forms of writing: informational, opinion, and personal narratives
3. Math – Math Expressions (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
   • Emphasis on number sense
   • Includes: addition, subtraction, greater than/less than, numeral recognition, geometric shapes, problem solving
4. Bible – A Time of Wonder (Journeys With God)
   • Emphasizes biblical stories as a whole and applies biblical truths to their personal lives
5. Science and Social Studies as it integrates into weekly themes

Special Projects and Events

• Reading Buddies – once a week reading time with Second Grade
• Pumpkin Exploration Day
• Gingerbread Houses
• Seuss Days – two week theme with a special day of celebration
• Themed STEM activities

Typical Field Trips

• Cherry Crest Adventure Farm – explore the farm and take a wagon ride
• Hershey Gardens – guided tour through the Children’s Garden and time to explore the full gardens