Spanish will be taught using words-picture cards, hand puppets, posters, experience charts created by the teacher and students, games, skits, plays, and singing songs such as Happy Birthday. There is a Telephone Hot-Line to help the children and families with the correct pronunciation. The program is easily integrated with the social studies and reading curriculum. In order to have a well rounded child, the development of a healthful life style through exercise, nutrition, cleanliness, and proper sleep, begins in the first grade. The physical education specialist sees the children twice a week to help develop skills through practice and planned activities.
Coordination is one of the main goals in physical education.
Muscle development is emphasized to strengthen coordination skills. Along with the physical aspect, teaching a child good sportsmanship and a respect for the rights of others is part of the physical education program. Skills taught by the specialist are practiced in a wide variety of ways through planned experiences and game activities with the assigned classroom teacher. The health and Safety program is directed toward motivating children towards more desirable attitudes in healthful living. The problems of dealing with emotions such as shyness, happiness, anger, fear, sadness, and excitement are discussed to give the children a better understanding of some of the things they feel.