Curriculum

1. Reading- Reading Street 2008 Scott Foresman; Project Read; Primary Phonics
   1. Emphasis on early literacy skills
   2. Includes: phonics, sight word recognition, vocabulary, phonemic awareness
   3. Sing, Sign,and Read: learn to sign the letters of the alphabet and corresponding words through song
2. Writing – Kid Writing
   1. Emphasis on hearing sounds in words
   2. Learn beginner writing skills
3. Math – Math Expressions 2013 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
   1. Emphasis on number sense
   2. Includes: addition, subtraction, greater than/less than, numeral recognition, geometric shapes, problem solving
4. Bible – A Time of Wonder Journey’s With God
   1. 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

1. Reading Buddies – once a week read with Second Grade
2. Pumpkin Exploration Day
3. Gingerbread Houses
4. Seuss Days – two week theme with a special day of celebration

Typical Field Trips

1. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm – explore the farm and take a wagon ride
2. Hershey Gardens – guided tour through the Children’s Garden and time to explore the full gardens
3. Pottery Works in Lancaster – decorate tiles for Class Auction Project