Language Arts
Concepts:
Spelling, writing, processes, grammar, daily dictation lesson
Workbook:
SuperKids (Zaner-Bloser)
Software:
IXL Language Arts
Pearson Realize
Mathematics
Concepts:
Addition and subtraction to 20, place value, telling time, counting money, mental math, numbers to 120
Textbook:
Envision Math (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Math
Pearson Success
Science
Concepts:
Plants & animals, habitats matter, nature of science
Textbook:
Interactive Science (Pearson)
Software:
Mystery Doug (Pearson)
Social Studies
Concepts:
People & traditions, good citizenship, where we live
Terms:
Culture, map, citizen
Textbooks:
Indiana Social Studies (McGraw Hill)
U.S. Communities & Neighbors (McGraw Hill)
Reading
Concepts:
Comprehension, fluency, phonics, word families, vobabulary building
Books:
Leveled Readers
Textbooks:
SuperKids (Zaner-Bloser)
Reading Street (Scott Foresman)
Software:
Accelerated Reader (AR)
Pearson Realize
Religion
Concepts:
Blessed Trinity, sacraments, celebrating Mass, Bible is Word of God
Prayers:
Morning Offering
Terms:
Trinity, Holy Spirit
Textbooks:
Holy Bible (NAB), Holy Bible (NRSV), Catechism of the Catholic Church
Online Content:
Formed.org, Covenant Kids Club, Saddleback Kids, Ascension Presents
Faith building:
Morning Prayer, Daily Meal Prayers, Weekly Mass
Visual Art
Concepts:
Portraits, line, color, 3/D sensory exploration
Terms:
Proportion, pattern, color wheel, primary colors, secondary colors
Media:
Markers, watercolor, collage, pastels, crayon resist, clay, weaving
Methodology:
Discipline-Based Art Education
(Aesthetics, Criticism, Art History, Art Production)
Technology
Introduction and skill building with: Keyboarding, Google Classroom, coding, internet safety, Sphero robotics, Ozobots
G Suite (documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings)
Using applications to enhance and deepen classroom learning, Sphero robotics
Software:
typing.com, Google Classroom, G Suite, code.org
Music
Concepts:
Steady beat in rhymes, movement and dance
Rhythm:
Read, perform and notate patters (1/4, 1/8)
Melody:
Read and perform patterns (mi, sol, la), step and skip (do, re, mi)
Harmony:
Ostinato patterns
Instruments:
Orff
Physical Education
Skills:
Multicultural activities, locomotor skills, balance, fitness, throwing, catching, striking, dribbling
Activities:
Golf, jump rope, tennis, soccer, parachute scooters, bowling, Frisbee, volleyball, T-ball, skating, kickball, basketball
Trips
Jacob's Orchard, Johnny Appleseed at Minnetrista, Delaware County Farm Fest, Science Central*, Fort Wayne Zoo*, Indianapolis Children's Museum*
Extras
100 Day
Performances
Advent Program, Spring Concert, Spring Art Show, Spring Fling, Passion Play*
Fairs
Religion Fair and Family Day, Science Fair*, Literary Fair*
Outings
Field Day, Skating Parties, Movie Nights, All Saints Day Party, Advent Party, Saint Valentine's Party, Easter Party
Catholic Schools Week
Mass with Bishop, service projects, spirit days, special convocation
*occurs in alternate years