
Kindergarten - Grade 3 Curriculum
Language Arts
- Beginning to develop literacy skills
- Playing with story and language to develop an understanding of story structure and literary elements
- Participating in a story workshop
- Exploring drama integration
- Learning through guided reading
- Using multi-modal literacy centers
- Engaging in tactical learning
Math
- Discovering an introduction to number sense, graphing, shapes, measurement and patterning
- Learning hands-on and with the use of manipulatives
- Beginning to develop mental math strategies
Social Responsibility
- Creating an understanding of oneself and others
- Using brain science, self-regulation, social awareness and problem solving
Physical and Health Education
- Collaborating in games which encourage an understanding of the importance of daily physical activity
- Learning sportsmanship and fair play
- Discovering fundamentals and safety
- Using the school gym and going outside
- Developing an awareness of good health practices including healthy eating, healthy relationships and positive self-image
Social Studies
- Contributing to a community
- Discovering how communities change over time
- Understanding how our community shapes who we are
- Engaging in various field studies to enhance understanding
Science
- Developing a sense of wonder for the world
- Investigating through hands-on experiments to encourage questioning and predicting
- Attending various field studies to enhance understanding
Applied Skills (Technology)
- Using class sets of iPads
- Utilizing technology for printing practice, reading and “word work”
- Learning basic presentation skills and an introduction to PowerPoint
- Creating books and composing songs on GarageBand
- Gaining an introduction to coding
Mandarin
- Learning basic conversational skills
- Engaging in show and tell
- Using vocabulary linking to units of inquiry
- Counting and learning the different parts of the body
Fine Arts
Art
- Exploring different mediums and techniques
- Discovering opportunities for personal exploration
- Engaging in artist studies
Drama
- Developing oral language skills
- Participating in two performances per year
- Using tableaus and puppetry
- Engaging in movement activities
Music
- Playing musical games
- Performing throughout the year
- Playing orff and percussion instruments
- Exploring rhythm, beat, tempo and pitch
Career Education
- Setting personal goals for the school year
- Acknowledging accomplishments, skills and interests
- Developing healthy relationships