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 Emotional Learning & Mindfulness

• Creating an understanding of oneself and others
• Using brain science, self-regulation, social awareness and problem solving

PE & Health

• 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

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

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

Field Study

(Field study is linked to units of inquiry and subject to change from year to year)

 Examples are:

• Exploring the Vancouver Aquarium
• Discovering the Richmond Nature Park, Stevenson Community Park, George C Reifel Bird Sanctuary
• Seeing the Carousel Theatre

Career Education

• Setting personal goals for the school year
• Acknowledging accomplishments, skills and interests
• Developing healthy relationships

Library

• Exploring different genres
• Reading aloud and sharing books
• Practicing reading skills