Pre-K - 2nd - Secular

Class Description: This Pre-First and First Grade Core Curriculum class adheres to Common Core Standards, providing a strong foundation in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The curriculum encourages critical thinking, creativity, and the development of essential skills for academic growth in a supportive environment tailored to each child’s needs.

Academic Components

1. English Language Arts (ELA):

   • Reading: Focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, and reading fluency through leveled readers to build foundational reading skills like decoding, comprehension, and vocabulary.

   • Writing: Introduction to letter formation, sentence structure, and creative storytelling. Activities include writing prompts, dictation, and journaling for self-expression.

   • Speaking and Listening: Building communication skills through discussions, show-and-tell, and storytelling sessions.

   • Language: Developing vocabulary and grammar skills appropriate for Pre-First and First Grade levels.

2. Mathematics:

   • Number Sense and Operations: Recognizing, writing, and ordering numbers, understanding basic place value and counting strategies.

   • Addition and Subtraction: Introduction to simple addition and subtraction with visual aids and manipulatives.

   • Geometry and Measurement: Identifying shapes, patterns, and learning basic concepts of length, weight, and time.

   • Problem Solving: Hands-on activities to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

3. Science:

   • Life Science: Learning about living things, including plants, animals, and their habitats, with an emphasis on the natural world.

   • Earth Science: Observing weather, seasons, and basic geography.

   • Physical Science: Introduction to the properties of materials and exploring basic physics concepts.

4. Social Studies:

   • Community and Citizenship: Understanding roles within family, school, and community, fostering respect, kindness, and responsibility.

   • History and Culture: Exploring American history, geography, and world cultures at an age-appropriate level.

   • Geography: Developing basic map skills and understanding locations.