![]() ![]() Extensive vocabulary work and an integrated spelling program relevant to the stories will bring greater depth to these young writers as they become their own authors. Our writing focus will be the creation of deep, meaningful sentences that take the form of interrogatives, statements, and exclamations with the goal of creating a descriptive piece of writing. Context clues and decoding skills will help your child become a more fluent and independent reader. Students will be exposed to various genres of writing, as they learn the basics of story elements and characterization. This course is designed to prepare your child for the rigors and challenges of second grade. The penultimate day of the program will include a “Celebration of Learning.” Both students and parents will participate in activities that highlight the six-week academic journey. Visual representation of Math is integrated in the form of pie and bar charts while the children make meaningful connections to their daily experiences.ĭaily enrichment activities such as art, computers, physical education, and yoga / meditation will provide students with a dynamic, integrated learning experience. "Real-Life" Math opportunities will be provided as students will "shop" the local book store and make change. Additionally, the use of Cuisenaire rods and snap cubes will enhance your child’s number sense by making “numbers” come to life. Mathematical concepts such as problem solving, operations, and number sense will be taught using hands-on manipulatives, while students work cooperatively on various activities. The comprehensive approach taken to teach both reading and writing ensures that our students become both readers and authors promoting autonomy and independence as they engage in the complexities of the curriculum. Leveled readers and weekly reading inventories ensure that our students are challenged. Developing reading strategies to assist concepts of print and promote fluency and comprehension are the cornerstone of our reading series. Reading fluency and comprehension are at the core of this grade level. Your child will build his/her skills in written expression through daily handwriting practice, sentence construction, proper grammar usage and the overall fundamentals of becoming an avid writer. Curriculum content will include building and enhancing reading skills, phonemic awareness, fluency, and decoding skills. ![]() This course is designed to maximize your child’s potential in preparation for first grade. ![]()
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