Language Arts
- Daily exposure to poetry, folk tales, fairy tales, tall tales, myths and stories from various cultures
- Learn the use of antonyms and synonyms, contractions, and abbreviations
- Continue to learn and master phonics skills
- Continue to learn and master sight words
- Learn to write sentences using correct punctuation and capitalization
- Understand sentence structure, nouns and verbs
- Read Easy Reader Level 2 and 3 books on her own, daily
- Compose letters and stories
- Keep a journal
- Observe the use of reference materials
- Use library on a regular basis
Arithmetic
- Learn and understand basic fractions; 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4
- Continue to master telling time in 5 minute intervals
- Continue to work toward mastery of addition and subtraction, including carrying and borrowing
- Understanding money, identifying coins and dollars
- Place value to 1000
- Measuring in inches and feet
- Strengthening mental math skills
- Logic
- Continue to master use of calendar
- Introduction to multiplication
- One step problem solving
History and Geography
- Learn about the Middle Ages from the Fall of Rome to the Renaissance with associated map work
- Making and studying maps of our neighborhood, town, city, county, state, region, country and world
- American History including but not limited to: the Constitution, the War of 1812, Western Expansion, The Civil War, Immigration, and Civil Rights
- Learn about various notable Americans
Science
- Earth science, geology
- Space
- Native plants of Northwestern Pennsylvania
- Native animals of Northwestern Pennsylvania, including birdwatching
- Basics of nutrition
- Prominent names in Science
Civics
- Read and discuss current events as are appropriate
- Study holidays and festivals
Physical Education
- Daily active play, both structured and unstructured
- Swimming
Music
- Exposure to various styles of music
- Singing in groups and alone
- Exposure to US folk songs
- Learn to identify various music instruments by sight and sound
- Read biographiesj of various notable composers
- Beginning piano lessons
- Learn about pitch and scale
Art
- Continued use of various media for creative visual expression
- Observe and discuss various works of art from books and visits to museums
- Learn about various artists and their works
Safety
- Fire safety
- Kitchen safety
- Bicycle safety
