CORE Syllabus

Math: 

 

Number and Numeration 1

o   Counts on by 1s to 100; count on by 2s, 5s, and 10s and count back by 1s.

o   Count 20 or more objects; estimate the number of objects in a collection.

o   Model numbers with manipulative; use manipulative to exchange 1s for 10s and 10s for 100s; recognizes that digits can be used and combined to read and write numbers; read numbers up to 30.

 

Number and Numeration 2

o   Use manipulative to model half of a region or a collection; describe the model.

o   Use manipulative, drawings, and numerical expressions involving addition and subtraction of 1-digit numbers to give equivalent names for whole numbers up to 20.

o   Compare and order whole numbers up to 20.

 

Operation and Computation

o   Use manipulative, number lines, and mental arithmetic to solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of 1-digit whole numbers.

o   Identify join and take-away situations.

 

Data and Chance

o   Collect and organize data to create class-constructed tally charts, tables and bar graphs.

o   Use graphs to answer simple questions.

o   Describe events using certain, possible, impossible and other basic probability terms.

 

Measurement and Reference Frames

o   Use nonstandard tools and techniques to estimate and compare weight and length; identify standard measuring tools.

o   Identify pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollar bills.

o   Describe temperature using appropriate vocabulary, such as hot, warm, and cold; identify a thermometer as a tool for measuring temperature.

o   Describe and use measures time periods relative to a day and week; identify tools that measure time.

 

Geometry

o   Identify and describe plane and solid figures including circles, triangles, squares, rectangles, spheres, and cubes.

o   Identify shapes having line symmetry.

 

Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

o   Extend, describe, and create visual, rhythmic, and movement patterns; use rules, which will lead to functions, to sort, make patterns, and play “What’s My Rule?” and other games.

o   Read and write expressions and number sentences using the symbols +, -, and =.

 

 

 Language Arts

 Writing Topics/Genres

 

            Morning Message

o   Identify letters, words and sentences.

o   Count letters, words and sentences.

o   Compare letters, words and sentences.

            Dictation

o   Dictate a sentence for the teacher to write.

o   Write a sentence dictated by the teacher.

            Free Writing

o   Displays meaning through illustrations.

o   Sounds out words to represent meaning.

 

Writing Skills

 

            Control of Language

o   6 Traits

o   Writing Process

          Content/Composition

o   Contributes to predictable charts.

o   Illustrates predictable charts.

 

Grammar/Spelling

 

            Letter Identification

o   Identifies all capital letters.

o   Identifies all lower case letters.

            Letter Sounds

o   Produces beginning consonant sounds.

o   Produces both long and short vowel sounds.

            Journal Writing

o   Sounds out words during independent writing.

o   Uses popcorn words in independent writing.

 

Listening/Speaking

 

            Active Listening

o   Listens to stories without interrupting.

            Active Participation

o   Volunteers ideas regularly.

 

 

Reading Content/Genres:

 

     Rhyming

o   Listening for rhymes in poetry

o   Locating rhymes in text

 

Fiction

o   Identify Text as Fiction (look at characters, illustrations, and plot)

o   Read a variety of Fiction Text

 

Non-Fiction

o   Identify Text as Non Fiction (examine text structure i.e. captions, illustrations, and table of contents)

o   Read a variety of Non Fiction Text 

 

  Text Structure

o   Identify Story Sequence (Beginning, Middle, End)

o   Identifies the title or title page and front and back of book

o   Knows where to begin and end reading

  

Reading Strategies

o   Introduce Comprehension Strategies  (To be determined)

o   Realizes print contains meaning

 

Vocabulary Development

o   Use Picture/Text Clues to decode and develop vocabulary

o   Use Background Knowledge

o   Determines if words begin with the same sound.(Alliteration) (Literacy Links)

o   Identify and generate rhyming words

o   Knows the difference between lower and uppercase letters

o   Associates sounds with letters and introduces long and short vowel sounds

o   Realizes the difference between words, letters and spaces

 

 Science

Scientific Process: We are curious

  

o   Students demonstrate an interest in science topics, books, activities and centers

  o   We question, predict, infer and propose explanations

 

Life Science: People and animals have basic needs

 

o   Begin to demonstrate an understanding that people have the same physical needs as animals, as well as additional social and emotional needs

o   Identify and discuss basic physical needs of animals (food, water, shelter, etc)

 

                                                                                                                                                                                            Earth Science: We observe weather and seasonal changes

o   Observe, classify and compare daily weather and seasonal changes

o   Explore the properties of magnets

o   Sort and classify objects by their physical attributes

Social Studies 

 

 

Holidays

o   Students will explain the significance of national holidays.

o   Students will participate in discussions about holidays.

 

Character Traits

o   Students will demonstrate the following character traits as introduced:

o   Respect

o   Responsibility

o   Self-Discipline

o   Caring

o   Integrity

o   Leadership

o   Cooperation

   o   Reflection

 

Safety