With their check and bank book in hand, they will explore the world of shopping and saving, investing and spending. Science and Social Studies will center around the state standards with studies in Insects, Soil, Magnets, Space, Habitats, Health and Nutrition, Drug Awareness, Colonial Living, Map Skills, Biographical sketches of famous Americans, and Communities. All topics will involve a hands-on approach and will allow the students to be actively involved as they explore each topic. Students will also be given the opportunity to research these topics utilizing various books, computer sites, encyclopedias, and magazines. Math will cover all state standard areas with a strong emphasis on problem solving.
Centers are an important part of our daily routine.
Each child rotates through a series of 5 centers on a weekly basis. Centers often center on the science, social studies, or math concept of the week. Computers, games, listening center and art activities are a core element of the centers. We hope to take several trips this year and bring in sources to help us understand the concepts of Colonial Living, Habitats, Insects, Literature studies, and Animal life. Don't forget to sharpen those pencils, sign up for lunch, do Guessing Jar and Math Board.