On Fridays we have a mastery test consisting of the basic list and dictation sentences composed of the basic and review words. Our language is incorporated in our reading program. Students have language practice books and keep personal journals of daily language activities. Each student will write a one-page research paper, which will include a concept map and bibliography page. MATH - Scott Foresman's Exploring Mathematics is the text used for math.
Emphasis is on the application of skills and problem solving.
Children learn ten strategies to use for solving problems and how to use the four-step Poyla problem solving method. Our text is by Harcourt-Brace. We focus on the community, civics, geography, and map skills. Many of our social study objectives are taught within the context of seasonal units including Johnny Appleseed, Columbus, Native Americans, worldwide holiday customs, Kansas history, Martin Luther King, Jr., Presidents Day and the study of the 50 states. We learn about fire safety in October, Earth Day in April, and do a special unit about the gray wolf.