enVision Math
This year we are starting a new
math curriculum called enVision. Each daily lesson provides a Visual
Learning Bridge that teaches math concepts step-by-step with
purposeful, sequential illustrations while connecting interactive
learning with guided and independent skill and problem solving practice.
Saxon Phonics
Phonics is a method of teaching
beginners how to read and spell by teaching them the sounds each letter
or letter cluster makes and the rules governing the use of those
sounds. Only after this understanding of the sound/letter relationship
is achieved can successful, independent reading occur. The Saxon
Phonics series builds on prior learning. New learning is presented in
increments, and each increment is reviewed throughout the year,
providing every child with the exposure needed to achieve success.
Reading and Writing Instruction
Your students will be taught to
read following the Direct Instruction model for reading instruction.
Students will be taught through large-group, small-group, and
individualized instruction. I will meet daily with small groups of
students who are reading at similar levels. Through the teaching of
decoding targets and comprehension strategies, I will model and guide
students through texts at their instructional levels. Throughout the
year, students will be going to other first grade classrooms according to
their reading level. If you have questions about your child's reading
progress, please talk to his/her reading teacher.
This year will are starting
Writing Alive, our new writing curriculum. During writing instruction,
we will be working together to compose written products with vivid
lanugage. Instructional targets will focus on techniques for planning,
organization, vocabulary usage, conventions/mechanics (including
spelling), and sentence and paragraph structure. While the process of
writing is continuously practiced, the purpose (and underlying
organization) of the writing is of most importance.
Science and Social Studies
Your student will be taught the
Science and Social Studies standards through International
Baccalaureate planners using themes and science kits. This year we
will study: Relationships, Transportation, Family History, Solids &
Liquids, Performing Arts and Animals. For more information on IB,
please visit http://www.ibo.org.
