The focus in these grades is to strengthen and build foundational skills. There is a strong emphasis on reading fluency, reading comprehension, writing, and math.

 

Each quarter has a specific theme that guides learning. Thematic units are beneficial because they allow students to explore a theme across a variety of subjects. For instance, in the China Unit, students might learn about the history of China (Social Studies); They might explore Chinese folk tales and compare them to American folk tales (Language Arts); Students could also learn about traditional Chinese art forms (Art) and music (Music); Another area of study could be Chinese inventions (Science). By centering learning around a theme, students discover all learning is related. Another benefit to thematic units is that they facilitate language acquisition.

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The Explorers, Seafarers, and Adventurers are led by Mrs. Che, Ms. Zhane, and Ms. Hazel respectively. Why not join them on their next adventure?