5K Curriculum
	Math Description: Students are involved in mathematics-related activities no less than 45 minutes a day/five days per week using a multi-sensory approach to support the development of logical, higher order thinking skills and an understanding of beginning number concepts and skills. Text(s): Title: Saxon – Math K Authors: Larson and Fenty-Morrison Publisher/Copyright Date: Saxon Publishers, Inc., 2001 (First Ed.) General Objectives: 1. The student will learn to value mathematics, reason mathematically, communicate mathematically, develop confidence in the use of mathematics, develop problem-solving strategies, 2. The student will demonstrate effective usage of thinking skills and problem solving strategies in applying math concepts of estimation, measurement, and data organization in real life, 3. The student will identify geometric shapes, distinguishing between two-dimensional (flat) and three dimensional (spatial) shapes. Science Description: Introductory units in the life, health, physical, and earth sciences. Text(s): Title: Scott Foresman Science Author: Cooney, DiSpezio, Foots, Matamoros, Nyquist, Ostlund Publisher/Copyright Date: Addison-Wesley Educational Publisher, 2000 Edition: Kindergarten General Objectives:The student will be introduced in concepts in: 1. life science 2. physical science 3. earth science 4. health Language Arts Short title: READING/WRITING Description: An integrated program of multi-sensory experiences designed to stimulate logical thinking, expression, and the development of oral and written language. Text(s): Title: Open Court Reading Books A-E Author(s): Marilyn J. Adams, Carl Bereiter, Iva Carruthers, Robbie Case, Anne McKeough, Jan Hirshberg, Michael Pressley, Marsha Roit, Marlene Scatdamalia, Gerald Treadway Publisher/Copyright Date: SRA/McGraw Hill, 2000 Edition: General Objectives: The student will: 1. learn to work independently and in groups. 2. recognize letters and their sounds. 3. be able to write the capital and lower case letters of the alphabet. 4. enjoy children’s literature. 5. write creatively. Social Science Description: An introductory level survey which acquaints students with the concepts of society, history, and geography. Text(s): None required. General Objectives: The student will: 1. be introduced to: a. American civilization and geography b. World civilization and geography c. Early exploration d. American and world customs and flags e. Important United States historical figures Art Description: Students attend class once a week for 50 minutes and study sequential and interdisciplinary studio and classroom experiences in the visual arts. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. enjoy the world of art and showcase personal abilities. 2. develop and expand fine arts knowledge. 3. develop and express skills related to the fine arts. 4. acquire knowledge of historical and cultural developments. 5. build a base from which to make informed aesthetic judgments. Computer Science Description: All components of the computer are introduced to the students. The students make their own computer books including all major components of the computer. It is also used to reinforce basic skills, stimulate fine motor control, and exercise skills in patterning. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. become familiar with the computer and all its components. 2. understand information on diskettes whether it be on CD-ROM or floppies. 3. become familiar with the components of the computer Library Description: The kindergarteners come to the library once a week for approximately forty-five minutes. During this time books are returned, a story is heard, and new books are checked out. Text(s): Title: The Complete Library Skills Kindergarten, Grade 1 & Grade 2 Author: Linda Turrell Publisher/Copyright Date: T.S. Denison, 1994 Title: LiBEARy Skills K-3 Author: School Librarians of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Publisher/Copyright Date: T.S. Denison, 1990 Title: Hooked on Library Skills Author: Marguerite Lewis, Pamela J. Kudla Publisher/Copyright Date: The Center for Applied Research in Education, 1988 General Objectives: The student will: 1. learn proper behavior in, and the use of, a library. enjoy stories, poems, and other assorted media.   Spanish Description: A basic introduction to Spanish culture and language. Students attend class three times a week for 10 minutes. Text: None General Objectives: The student will: 1. Ask and answer simple questions in Spanish. 2. Use greetings, farewell expressions, and polite expressions in Spanish. 3. Carry out a few commands. 4. Identify objects, colors, numbers, days of the week, months, dates, seasons, parts of the body, emotions, animals, hobbies, clothing, and foods. 5. Describe themselves and discuss things they like to do. Music Description: Through an integrated program the students develop an appreciation for music and are provided carefully planned activities to support the development of auditory discrimination skills. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. develop an appreciation of music by listening, singing, and moving. 2. recognize or identify: a. steady and uneven beats b. loud and soft sounds c. upward and downward direction in melodic movement d. melody alone and with harmony e. instrumental groupings f. repetition and contrast g. tempos   Physical Education Description: A basic program designed to promote good physical health and encourage a lifelong interest in physical activity. Students attend class once a week for 50 minutes. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. demonstrate competency in many different movement forms and proficiency in several forms of movement. 2. apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills. 3. exhibit knowledge and ability to participate in a physically active lifestyle. 3. select and participate regularly in health related physical activities for enjoyment. 5. achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. 6. demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings. 7. demonstrate understanding that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction. 8. demonstrate interaction with others while participating in physical activities.