Curriculum

Children will be able to tell time on an analog clock, understand the concept of AM and PM, and identify the days of the week in chronological order. They will learn to read the hour and minute hands on an analog clock and distinguish between times in the morning (AM) and afternoon/evening (PM). For example, children will recognize that 8 AM is in the morning and 3 PM is in the afternoon.

Children will learn to measure both vertical and horizontal lengths using non-standard units such as finger lengths, paper clips, and strides from their feet and paces. For example, they can measure the height of a desk vertically in an up-down direction or position to understand upright measurements. This practice helps them grasp basic concepts of measurement and spatial awareness using relatable, everyday items.

Children will learn to describe objects in their environment by using the names of shapes and articulate the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to. They will also understand and utilize language related to directionality, order, and the positions of objects, incorporating terms like up/down and in front/behind to enhance their spatial awareness and communication skills.

Children will learn to determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation that involves three whole numbers. For instance, they will solve for the unknown in equations like 8 + ? = 11, 5 = _ - 3, and 6 + 6 = _, by using strategies such as counting on, making use of inverse operations, or manipulating the equation to isolate the unknown.

Children will informally explore the concept of measurement using standard units. They will become familiar with the metric unit of measure, the meter, as well as the US standard unit, the foot.

Children will learn the importance of listening and following directions by playing left, right, forward, back, jump, turn around, touch the ground, turn, sit down, stand up, clap your hands

Children will learn to understand that the two digits in a two-digit number represent tens and ones. This concept helps them grasp the place value system

Children will learn to interpret data displayed in pictographs by answering simple questions. They will identify the category with the most items, compare quantities between categories by determining how many more are in one category compared to another, and calculate the total number of items across two categories. This will enhance their ability to analyze and draw conclusions from visual data representations.

Children will develop creativity, logical thinking, and the ability to concentrate, engage children in activities that challenge them to solve problems, think critically, and focus on tasks for extended periods. These activities can include puzzles, strategy games, art projects, and reading, which help strengthen cognitive abilities and enhance mental focus.

Children will learn to add within 100, including summing a two-digit number with a one-digit number and a multiple of 10. They will use models, drawings, and strategies based on place value and the properties of operations to solve these problems efficiently.