Curriculum

Children will classify and arrange objects of nature, particularly focusing on leaves. They will discover the structure and function of the layers of a leaf. Children will distinguish between different types of leaves and label the parts of a leaf. For example, they will learn to identify the stem, veins, and edge of a leaf and understand how each part helps the leaf function.

Children will recognize that all plants and animals, including humans, share some similarities but also have differences. They will learn that all living things have special parts inside and outside their bodies that help them stay alive, grow, and have babies

Children will use materials to design a device that solves a specific problem by mimicking how plants or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs. For example, children might create protective clothing or equipment by mimicking the hard shells of turtles or the scales of animals.

Children will investigate and understand that plants have basic life needs and functional parts and can be classified according to certain characteristics. Plants need nutrients, air, water, light, and a place to grow.

Children will explore the human skeletal system and its functions. They will discover the different bones of the system, learn how many bones are in the human body, and understand the role of bones and joints in movement. Through hands-on activities and observations, children will learn how the skeletal system supports the body and enables movement, providing protection for various organs.

Children will develop the ability to add and subtract within 20, while demonstrating fluency and speed for addition and subtraction within 10. This skill involves using efficient, accurate, and flexible methods for calculating sums and differences.

Children will learn to compose two-dimensional shapes such as rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles, as well as three-dimensional shapes like cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders.

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 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 solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, utilizing $ and ¢ symbols appropriately. They will first learn to recognize and understand the values of different bills and coins. Reinforcement can be achieved through matching worksheets that link each coin to its value, enhancing their money recognition skills.