The use of thematic units, guided reading groups, and leveled readers allow for more individualized instruction. Students display their mastery of reading comprehension skills through the Accelerated Reader Program. The Saxon Math program provides opportunities for students to discover math through the use of hands-on manipulative activities. Students practice their basic facts through daily timed tests. Second graders are already discovering strategies to prepare them for the TAAS test through the implementation of the Forde-Ferrier TAAS practice books in both math and reading.
Students are also excited about discovering cursive handwriting.
In language arts, students exhibit their mastery of grammar and spelling skills through creative writing and journal writing. Language and spelling are integrated in the McGraw-Hill reading program. Science and social studies are also integrated in the reading program. The students in third grade at Bowie are being highly challenged this year to meet the goals of our curriculum. As we prepare them for the intermediate school, each child is learning many responsibilities.