March 18 - January to June Curriculum

Hi Parents
Not sure yet on the direction as to how information and curriculum will be delivered over the next while. Here is what I was planning to cover over the next several months (if we hadn't closed).
You can use this information how you like.

TERM 2 - January – June

Math - (these are the main focus in the JUMPMATH program but other math topics will be reviewed and practiced throughout Term 2)

-      Geometry: 2D Shapes (moved to TERM 1)

-      Number Sense: Counting to 100

-      Number Sense: Introduction to Adding and Subtracting

-      Number Sense: Number Words and Story Problems

-      Number Sense: Introduction to Skip Counting

-      Number Sense: Number Lines

-      Number Sense: Addition and Subtraction Strategies

-      Number Sense: Advanced Story Problems

-      Patterns and Algebra: Patterns and Equality

-      Geometry: 3-D Shapes 

-      Measurement: Time, Area and Capacity

Language Arts 

-       Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences. 

-      Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts. 

-      Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to manage ideas and information. 

-      Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to enhance the clarity and artistry of communication.

-      Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to respect, support and collaborate with others. 

Science 

-      Senses (continued)

-      Building Things

-      Needs of Plants and Animals

Social Studies 

-      I Belong (INCORRECTLY POSTED – We will be studying ‘Moving Forward With The Past: My Family, My History and My Community’)

Gym 

-      Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities; dance, games, types of gymnastics, individual activities and activities in an alternative environment; e.g. outdoors. 

-      Students will understand, experience and appreciate the health benefits that result from physical activity.

-      Students will interact positively with others. 

-      Students will assume responsibility to lead an active way of life. 

Health and Life Skills 

-      Students will make responsible and informed choices to maintain health and to promote safety for self and others.

-      Students will develop effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate responsibility, respect and caring in order to establish and maintain healthy interactions.

-      Students will use resources effectively to manage and explore life roles and career opportunities and challenges.

Art – There will be a focus on reflection, depiction, composition and expression. Art will include:

-      document experiences

-      illustrate stories

-      add detail and color to personally created pieces

-      express feelings or message through art

-      use different techniques such as drawing, painting, print making, using fabric, and others 

Music – (taught by Mrs. Sorensen)

-      demonstrates technical ability with clarity and precision

-      analyzes, evalutate and responds critically to music

-      understands and expresses musical ideas

Personal Development Through Learning (to be reported in the June Report Card)

-      Sets and works towards learning goals

-      Engages in learning with confidence and persistence