Curriculum

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 learn to partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal parts, referring to these parts as halves, fourths, and quarters. They will use phrases such as "half of," "fourth of," and "quarter of" to describe the shares. They will understand the concept of the whole as being composed of two halves or four quarters.

Children will learn to count backwards from 100.

Children will write opinion pieces in which they introduce a topic or name a book they are writing about, express their opinion with a supporting reason, and conclude with a sense of closure. For example, they might write about "Charlotte's Web" by stating, "My favorite book is 'Charlotte's Web' because it is very exciting, especially how Charlotte helps her friend. Everyone should read this book to learn about the value of friendship."

Ability to use before, after, or between to order numbers to 100 (with or without the use of a number line)

Children will write informative/explanatory texts where they clearly state a topic, provide relevant facts, and conclude with a sense of closure. For instance, if they are writing about butterflies, a child might start by saying, "I am going to tell you about butterflies." They could provide facts such as, "Butterflies start as caterpillars and they can be very colorful." To close, they might add, "Now you know why butterflies are interesting."

Children will be able to sort single-digit numbers into even and odd categories. Additionally, they will be able to identify even and odd numbers within two-digit numbers.

Children will write narratives in which they recount at least two sequenced events, include details about what happened, use temporal words to indicate the order of events, and conclude their story with a sense of closure. For example, they might write a story about a trip to the zoo by stating, "First, we saw the lions sleeping under the trees. Next, we watched the monkeys swinging. We had fun at the zoo."

Children will develop the ability to use and understand verbal ordinal terms from first to twentieth.

Children will focus on a topic and enhance their writing by responding to questions and suggestions from their peers with adult guidance. For example, if a child writes about a day at the beach, peers may ask, "What did you see at the beach?" or suggest adding more about a favorite activity. An adult can help the child elaborate by adding details such as, "I built a big sandcastle and saw colorful fish while snorkeling."