With this new technology in our classrooms, we are trying new programs and integrating technology with our curriculum whenever possible. We were able to purchase several reading, math, and science programs to help us with our curriculum. One such program was the Little Planet Literacy Program, which is used with both our kindergarten and first grade students. After attending a workshop on how to use this program, we can now integrate this with our reading and writing lessons. Math Math is taught with opportunities to understand numbers and how to connect these numbers to build concepts.
Students gain basic facts, which are based on a firm foundation of mathematical understanding.
Science and Social Studies Science and Social Studies are introduced and taught with hands-on techniques. The first grade teachers have attended and continue to attend many workshops to stay on top of new and innovative ideas. We take field trips with our students to enhance their learning. These field trips include trips to the Muncie Children's Museum, a tour of our local communities' services, a visit to Star Lab, and the Hult's Environmental Learning Center. We feel our biggest plus is the great working relationship between the two first grade teachers as well as with the entire support staff.