Curriculum

Children will learn about the moon, including basic facts and its importance as Earth’s natural satellite. They will explore how the shape of the moon appears to change over time, understanding that these changes, known as phases, are the result of temporal changes in the moon's position relative to Earth and the sun

Children will learn to read a thermometer and understand the difference between degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit. They will explore how a thermometer measures temperature and use it to measure heat in various objects and environments. For example, they will read temperature measurements in both Celsius and Fahrenheit and compare the two scales.

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 be able to identify and describe different types of motion, including straight line, zigzag, back-and-forth, round-and-round, fast, and slow. They will understand that the way an object moves depends on how it is pushed or pulled. Children will provide real-life examples of different kinds of motion and will plan and conduct investigations to compare the effects of different strengths or directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.

Children will undersand how to manage money effectively. By acquiring this skill, kids can make informed decisions about saving, spending, investing, and donating. Furthermore, financial literacy aids in fostering a positive attitude towards money and equips children to avoid common financial pitfalls such as debt, fraud, and overspending.

Children will make observations at different times of the year to understand how the amount of daylight changes with the seasons. They will learn to compare the amount of daylight during the winter to the amount in the spring or fall. For example, children will notice that the days are shorter and there is less daylight in the winter, while in the spring and fall, the days are longer with more daylight.

Children will make observations to understand that young plants and animals are similar to, but not exactly like, their parents. They will learn to notice patterns and features that plants or animals share with their parents. For example, children will see that leaves from the same kind of plant have the same shape but can be different sizes. They will also observe that a particular breed of dog looks like its parents but is not exactly the same.

Children will plan and conduct investigations to understand that vibrating materials can make sound, and that sound can make materials vibrate. They will explore how different objects create sounds through vibrations, such as a tuning fork or plucking a stretched string. Additionally, children will observe how sound can cause materials to vibrate, like holding a piece of paper near a speaker making sound or holding an object near a vibrating tuning fork.

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