Unit 1FABLES
16 lessons4 Weeks
FABLES
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction and Digraphs
-Students will learn the concept of fables and their significance, focusing on the use of animals to convey moral lessons.

-Students will identify and practice the "th" digraph, recognizing its sound and finding words containing this digraph.

-Students will listen to "The Crow and the Pitcher" and discuss the crow's clever solution.

-Students will illustrate a key scene from the fable and incorporate 'th' words in their picture labels.
Lesson 2
Common Nouns and Sight Words
-Students will review the "th" digraph and introduce the sight word "other."

-Students will identify and use common nouns, practicing finding them in sentences from the story.

-Students will write a sentence from the story, highlighting common nouns and 'th' digraph words.

-Students will illustrate another scene from the story.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 3
Plurals and Deep Dive into the Fable
-Students will review common nouns and introduce the concept of plurals, practicing with examples from the fable.

-Students will reflect on the crow's feelings and choices throughout the story.

-Students will illustrate a scene showing multiple elements and write plural nouns related to the story.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 4
Review and Creative Expression
-Students will review the week's sight words and introduce "were," "could."

-Students will engage in a comprehensive review of the week's lessons, focusing on digraphs, common nouns, and plurals.

-Students will summarize the fable, emphasizing the moral lesson.

-Students will conduct a wet-on-wet watercolor painting session inspired by "The Crow and the Pitcher."

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
 Week 2
Lesson 5
Digraphs and Story Introduction
-Students will review the concept of fables and introduce the "ch" digraph, practicing identifying 'ch' words in the story.

-Students will listen to "The Lion and the Mouse" and discuss the story's moral lesson.

-Students will illustrate a key scene and label it with 'ch' words identified during the story.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 6
Verbs and Sight Words
-Students will review the 'ch' digraph and introduce sight words "made," "don’t."

-Students will identify and use action verbs, practicing finding them in sentences from the story.

-Students will write a sentence related to the fable, focusing on action verbs and illustrating the scene described.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 7
Adverbs and Story Exploration
-Students will review previous sight words and introduce "who," "will."

-Students will reflect on the mouse's strategies and feelings, encouraging empathy and critical thinking.

-Students will identify and use adverbs, practicing finding them in sentences from the story.

-Students will illustrate a scene using adverbs to describe the actions and write sentences using adverbs from the story.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 8
Review and Creative Expression
-Students will review the week's sight words and language skills.

-Students will conduct a comprehensive review of digraphs, verbs, and adverbs learned throughout the week.

-Students will retell "The Lion and the Mouse" with an emphasis on language elements discussed.

-Students will create a painting inspired by the fable, focusing on capturing the story's essence through art.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
 Week 3
Lesson 9
Introduction to Word Families
-Students will learn the concept of word families using examples related to the story.

-Students will listen to "Why the Hyena is Lame," focusing on words from the 'th' family and discussing the story's moral.

-Students will illustrate and write 'th' words, linking them to the story's context.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 10
Exploring New Word Families
-Students will review the previous day's word family and introduce a new one ('ay').

-Students will explore emotions and moral lessons from "Why the Hyena is Lame."

-Students will discuss and identify 'ay' words in the context of the story and beyond.

-Students will draw night and day scenes, write 'ay' words, and connect them to the story.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 11
Deep Dive and Adverbs
-Students will review 'ay' word family and introduce adverbs.

-Students will discuss the hyena's choices and the consequences, encouraging critical thinking.

-Students will identify and use adverbs, practicing finding them in sentences from the story.

-Students will illustrate a scene showing action, write sentences using adverbs to describe the actions vividly.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 12
Comprehensive Review and Storytellings
-Students will review the week's sight words and language skills.

-Students will share something important to them, tying it back to the story's themes if possible.

-Students will review all language skills covered in the block, emphasizing their application in storytelling.

-Students will paint a scene inspired by "Why the Hyena is Lame," focusing on capturing the narrative through color and form.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
 Week 4
Lesson 13
Word Families and Introduction
-Students will review the week's sight words and language skills.

-Students will share something important to them, tying it back to the story's themes if possible.

-Students will review all language skills covered in the block, emphasizing their application in storytelling.

-Students will paint a scene inspired by "Why the Hyena is Lame," focusing on capturing the narrative through color and form.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 14
Exploring New Word Families
-Students will review the 'th' word family and introduce 'ay' as the new focus.

-Students will reflect on the story's events and moral lessons.

-Students will identify 'ay' words in the story, draw a relevant scene, and write 'ay' words.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 15
Deep Dive into the STory and Adverbs
-Students will review 'ay' word family and introduce adverbs.

-Students will explore the characters' decisions and their implications in "Coyote and the Grizzly Bear."

-Students will identify and use adverbs, illustrating a story scene showing action and describing it using adverbs.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 16
REview and Creative Expression
-Students will review the week's lessons, focusing on word families and adverbs.

-Students will share and tell about their favorite part of the story or something they learned.

-Students will review all language skills learned throughout the block.

-Students will paint a scene inspired by "Coyote and the Grizzly Bear," capturing the essence of the fable.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Unit 2FOUR PROCESSES
16 lessons4 Weeks
FOUR PROCESSES
 Week 5
Lesson 17
Addition Review (1st Grade)
-Students will recall their first-grade addition skills.

-Students will use manipulatives to explore different combinations to make 9.

-Students will visually represent various ways to make 9 in their Main Lesson Books.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 18
Subtraction Review (1st Grade)
-Students will recall subtraction facts leading to 4.

-Students will use manipulatives to explore subtraction.

-Students will illustrate and write down subtraction facts for 4 in their Main Lesson Books.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 19
Odds & Evens, Addition & Multiplication
-Students will identify odd and even numbers.

-Students will use interactive activities to reinforce the concept of odd and even numbers.

-Students will create a number pattern in their Main Lesson Books that visualizes the 2 x table, emphasizing multiplication.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 20
Weekly Review and Painting
-Students will exercise their listening and calculating skills with a focus on addition and subtraction sums.

-Students will engage in a watercolor painting session inspired by "The Whispering Tree."

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
 Week 6
Lesson 21
3 x Tables
-Students will practice mental math exercises focusing on the 2s table.

-Students will explore the 3 x table with arrays and prepare a 10-point circle.

-Students will illustrate the 3 x table in their Main Lesson Books.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 22
3 & 4 x Tables
-Students will complete the 10-point circle for the 3 x table and introduce the 4 x table using arrays.

-Students will create and illustrate the 4 x table in their Main Lesson Books.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 23
4 x Tables and Division
-Students will review the 3 x table and explore the 4 x table through a 10-point circle.

-Students will use manipulatives to visually explore the connection between multiplication and division.

-Students will illustrate the relationship between multiplication and division in their Main Lesson Books.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 24
Division and Painting
-Students will illustrate the relationship between multiplication and division in their Main Lesson Books.

-Students will engage in a painting activity inspired by the fall story, "Autumn’s Glowing Morning."

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
 Week 7
Lesson 25
5 x Tables
-Students will practice mental math exercises focusing on the 3 x table.

-Students will explore the 5 x table with arrays and prepare a 10-point circle page.

-Students will illustrate the 5 x table in their Main Lesson Books.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 26
5 & 6 x Tables
-Students will complete the 10-point circle for the 5 x table and introduce the 6 x table using arrays.

-Students will create and illustrate the 6 x table in their Main Lesson Books.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 27
6 x Tables and Division
-Students will review the 6 x table and explore its relationship with division.

-Students will create a 10-point circle for the 6 x table and visually represent the multiplication/division relationship.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 28
Division and Artistic Expression
-Students will illustrate multiplication and division concepts in their Main Lesson Books.

-Students will engage in a painting activity related to the theme of the story.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
 Week 8
Lesson 29
7 x Tables
-Students will practice mental math exercises focusing on the 7 x tables.

-Students will explore the 7 x table using arrays and prepare a 10-point circle page.

-Students will illustrate the 7 x table in their Main Lesson Books.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 30
7 & 8 x Tables
-Students will complete the 10-point circle for the 7 x table and introduce the 8 x table using arrays.

-Students will create and illustrate the 8 x table in their Main Lesson Books.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 31
8 x Tables and Division
-Students will review the 8 x table and explore its relationship with division.

-Students will create a 10-point circle for the 8 x table and visually represent the multiplication/division relationship.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 32
Division and Artistic Expression
-Students will illustrate the day’s division and multiplication concepts in their Main Lesson Books.

-Students will conduct a painting activity inspired by "The Enchanted Winter Garden."

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Unit 3ART OF CURSIVE WRITING
12 lessons3 Weeks
ART OF CURSIVE WRITING
 Week 9
Lesson 33
Introduction to Loops in Cursive Writing
-Students will learn the significance of cursive writing.

-Students will prepare their Main Lesson Books with colorful borders and line sets.

-Students will engage in guided practice of loop forms using various colors.

-Students will practice writing the letters "l" and "e" in cursive.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 34
 Points in Cursive Writing
-Students will recap the previous day's lesson on loops.

-Students will prepare their MLB pages with new line sets for practicing pointed letters.

-Students will practice point forms, emphasizing precision and positioning.

-Students will practice writing the letters "i" and "t," focusing on proper dotting/crossing techniques.

-Students will combine loops and points by creating simple words or strings of alternating "i"s and "t"s.
Lesson 35
Wave in Cursive Writing
-Students will discuss the beauty of wave forms in nature and their similarity to cursive waves.

-Students will prepare MLB pages for wave practice, drawing inspiration from the ocean's waves.

-Students will practice wave forms using a variety of colors.

-Students will practice the letter "c" as the foundational wave form and extend to related letters like "a," "d," "g," "o," and "q."

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 36
Combining Cursive Forms
-Students will reflect on the week's learning, focusing on the integration of loops, points, and waves.

-Students will set up MLB pages for combining forms using varied line colors.

-Students will create symmetrical landscapes in MLBs incorporating loops, points, and waves.

-Students will practice letters "a" and "d," focusing on their formation from wave and point combinations, and create simple words.

-Students will write a simple sentence using learned letters and illustrate it.
 Week 10
Lesson 37
 Down and Loop, Point and Hump
-Students will integrate down and loop with point and hump forms.

-Students will create symmetrical landscapes incorporating down loops and hump shapes.

-Students will practice forming the letters "j," "h," "m," and "n."

-Students will write the sentence "Can a tall man dance?" with proper punctuation.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 38
Wave, Point, and Down Loop
-Students will master 'd', 'g', and 'y' in cursive writing.

-Students will practice writing 'g' and 'y' with a focus on curves and descenders.

-Students will write the sentence "At day's end, the giant jelly glowed," with proper punctuation and creativity in illustration.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 39
Points
-Students will understand the significance of 'u', 'v', and 'w' in cursive writing.

-Students will practice creating 'u', 'v', and 'w,' emphasizing their unique forms.

-Students will write the sentence "How did Jill's tiny, loud bird escape?" and illustrate it.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 40
Loop and Backwards Wave
-Students will combine loops with backward waves through the letter 'b.'

-Students will practice 'b,' highlighting the loop and backward wave combination.

-Students will transition to a wet-on-wet painting session, exploring creativity beyond traditional form drawing.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
 Week 11
Lesson 41
Double Loop
-Students will understand the looping structures of 'o', 'p', and 'f' in cursive writing.

-Students will create symmetrical form drawings to understand balance in loop formations.

-Students will practice forming 'o', 'p', and 'f' and integrate these letters into word formation.

-Students will create a sentence incorporating new letters and previously learned concepts, followed by a drawing activity.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 42
Wave, Point, Loop, and More
-Students will learn the unique formation of 'z', 'r', and 's' in cursive writing.

-Students will practice forming 'z', 'r', and 's' and integrate these letters into word formation.

-Students will write and punctuate a sentence using the newly learned letters and enhance understanding of sentence structure.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 43
Mastering Challenging Letters - 'X', 'Q', and 'K'
-Students will explore the complexities of 'x', 'q', and 'k' in cursive writing.

-Students will practice forming 'x', 'q', and 'k' and integrate these letters into word formation.

-Students will create sentences incorporating these challenging letters.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Lesson 44
Culmination and Creativity
-Students will reflect on the journey through cursive writing, preparing for a final creative project.

-Students will write personal sentences showcasing their cumulative cursive skills.

-Students will design cursive name bugs, integrating art with cursive writing.

-Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.
Unit 4UNDERSTANDING PLACE VALUE
16 lessons4 Weeks
UNDERSTANDING PLACE VALUE
 Week 12
Lesson 45
Discovering Tens and Ones
-Students will learn about place value concepts, focusing on tens and ones.

-Students will use manipulatives to group objects in tens and ones.

-Students will draw a picture in their Main Lesson Book (MLB) related to the story of 'Empress Nim'.

-Students will share their work.
Lesson 46
Constructing Two-Digit Numbers
-Students will apply place value concepts using manipulatives.

-Students will listen to part two of the 'Empress Nim' story and create bookwork demonstrating tens and ones.

-Students will share their work.
Lesson 47
Place Value in Everyday Life
-Students will apply place value concepts using manipulatives.

-Students will listen to part two of the 'Empress Nim' story and create bookwork demonstrating tens and ones.

-Students will share their work.
Lesson 48
Deeper into Place Value
-Students will create and use a place value chart in their MLB.

-Students will practice filling in numbers on their place value charts.

-Students will share their work.
 Week 13
Lesson 49
Grouping into Hundreds
-Students will review and expand their understanding of place value to include hundreds.

-Students will use manipulatives to group objects into tens and then hundreds.

-Students will illustrate their understanding of grouping into hundreds in their MLB.

-Students will share their work.
Lesson 50
Understanding Hundreds
-Students will engage in interactive Q&A and mental math about grouping into hundreds.

-Students will use manipulatives to form hundreds and replicate the process.

-Students will draw and label hundreds, tens, and ones in their MLB.

-Students will present and discuss their bookwork.
Lesson 51
Place Value in Larger Numbers
-Students will continue with 'Empress Nim’s story to understand larger numbers.

-Students will break down larger numbers into hundreds, tens, and ones.

-Students will create illustrations in their MLB to represent the expanded form of numbers.

-Students will share and discuss their work.
Lesson 52
Consolidating Knowledge
-Students will work on exercises identifying and writing the place value of digits in larger numbers.

-Students will share and discuss their work.
 Week 14
Lesson 53
 Breaking Down Larger Numbers
-Students will explore larger numbers in 'Empress Nim’s' story.

-Students will use manipulatives to break down numbers into hundreds, tens, and ones.

-Students will illustrate and label the process of breaking down numbers in their MLB.

-Students will share their understanding and discuss the process.
Lesson 54
Understanding Expanded Form
-Students will convert numbers from standard form to expanded form and vice versa using manipulatives.

-Students will create illustrations showing numbers in both their standard and expanded forms in their MLB.

-Students will present their work and participate in group discussions.
Lesson 55
Digits and Their Values
-Students will listen to a continuation of 'Empress Min’s' story involving numbers with different digit values.

-Students will identify the value of each digit in larger numbers.

-Students will create charts in their MLB showing the value of different digits in various numbers.

-Students will share their work and explain their understanding of digit values.
Lesson 56
Place Value Reinforcement
-Students will engage in exercises recognizing and writing the place values in different numbers.

-Students will create number riddles and share their insights and work.
 Week 15
Lesson 57
Place Value in Addition and Subtraction
-Students will practice adding and subtracting two-digit numbers using manipulatives, focusing on the role of tens and ones.

-Students will draw scenarios from the story and solve related addition and subtraction problems in their MLB.

-Students will share their problem-solving strategies.
Lesson 58
Exploring Different Strategies
-Students will practice addition and subtraction with three-digit numbers using different strategies like the split strategy or tidy tens.

-Students will apply these strategies in their MLB, solving various problems.

-Students will present their methods and discuss their effectiveness.
Lesson 59
Comprehensive Review
-Students will engage in activities and games reviewing place value concepts.

-Students will complete creative tasks integrating multiple place value concepts in their MLB.

-Students will share their work and discuss key learnings.
Lesson 60
Creative Application and Closure
-Students will work on a final creative project, such as making a place value house.

-Students will present their projects and reflect on their learning throughout the block.
Unit 5NOBLE LEGENDS
16 lessons4 Weeks
NOBLE LEGENDS
 Week 16
Lesson 61
Introduction to Mahatma Gandhi
-Students will engage with the concept of legends and the noble qualities that define them.

-Students will be introduced to Mahatma Gandhi and his dream for change.

-Students will expand their vocabulary with the word "change."

-Students will reflect on Gandhi's goals and methods.

-Students will practice the phonics of soft "g" in "change" and hard "g" in "Gandhi" and "big."

-Students will illustrate and write sentences emphasizing the day's phonics focus.

-Students will share their work.
Lesson 62
Expanding Vocabulary and Speech Skills
-Students will explore the theme of peace through Gandhi's story.

-Students will expand their vocabulary with the word "peace."

-Students will discuss Gandhi's interpretation of peace and its relevance.

-Students will focus on vocabulary words "kind," "fair," and "help" from Gandhi's teachings.

-Students will draw and write sentences focusing on the concept of peace.

-Students will share their work.
Lesson 63
Sentence Structure and Grammar
-Students will explore basic sentence structure using Gandhi's actions.

-Students will expand their vocabulary with words "help" and "lead."

-Students will reflect on Gandhi's leadership and helpfulness.

-Students will write sentences and illustrate scenes from Gandhi's story.

-Students will share their work.
Lesson 64
Reading Fluency, Comprehension, and Painting
-Students will review Gandhi's teachings and their impact.

-Students will expand their vocabulary with the words "world" and "example."

-Students will summarize Gandhi's peace efforts.

-Students will create a wet-on-wet watercolor painting inspired by Gandhi's vision.

-Students will share their paintings and reflect on Gandhi's message.
 Week 17
Lesson 65
Exploring Courageous Leadership
-Students will learn about Mary Ann Brown Patten and her historic voyage.

-Students will expand their vocabulary with the words "capable" and "courage."

-Students will discuss the challenges Patten faced and her pioneering role.

-Students will examine leadership qualities through Patten's story.

-Students will illustrate and write sentences focusing on Patten's courage and capability.

-Students will share their work.
Lesson 66
Leadership and Navigational Skills
-Students will review Patten's leadership and navigation skills.

-Students will expand their vocabulary with the words "lead" and "navigate."

-Students will discuss the importance of navigation and leadership.

-Students will engage in critical thinking and problem-solving discussions related to Patten's journey.

-Students will explore "long e" and "long a" sounds through vocabulary related to Patten's story.

-Students will share their bookwork and discuss leadership and navigation.
Lesson 67
Storytelling and Grammatical Skills
-Students will reflect on storytelling elements in Patten's narrative.

-Students will learn the basics of storytelling using Patten's journey as a framework.

-Students will write a short story inspired by Patten's experience.

-Students will share their stories and reflect on storytelling techniques.
Lesson 68
Phonics, Comprehension, and Art
-Students will recap Patten's story and its key themes.

-Students will discuss qualities important for long voyages and Patten's bravery.

-Students will summarize Patten's courage.

-Students will engage in a watercolor painting session inspired by Patten's maritime journey.

-Students will share their paintings and discuss the creative process.
 Week 18
Lesson 69
Dreaming of Equality
-Students will learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision for equality.

-Students will explore the 'ar' and 'ck' sounds with words like "march" and "back."

-Students will recap simple past tense verbs using "dream" and "lead."

-Students will illustrate and write sentences using 'ar' and 'ck' sounds.

-Students will discuss MLK’s dream and how they can inspire change and equality.
Lesson 70
The Power of Peaceful Protests
-Students will reflect on MLK's peaceful protest approach.

-Students will explore 'or' and 'dge' sounds with words like "forward" and "bridge."

-Students will revise adjectives and adverbs, focusing on "peacefully" and "fair."

-Students will create a four-column page listing words with 'or', '_dge', adverbs, and adjectives.

-Students will share insights on peaceful protests and their impact.
Lesson 71
Inspiring Speeches and Leadership
-Students will discuss the impact of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech.

-Students will explore 'er' and 'tch' sounds with words like "leader" and "watch."

-Students will learn about conjunctions using excerpts from MLK's speeches.

-Students will illustrate and write sentences focusing on conjunctions.

-Students will reflect on MLK's leadership and oratory skills.
Lesson 72
The Legacy of Dr. King
-Students will reflect on MLK's enduring legacy.

-Students will explore 'ir' and 'ight' sounds with words like "first" and "right."

-Students will review coordinating conjunctions in the context of MLK's life and speeches.

-Students will create a watercolor painting reflecting MLK's vision, focusing on themes of unity and peace.

-Students will discuss MLK’s teachings and their ongoing impact.
 Week 19
Lesson 73
Amelia Earhart's Aviation Adventures
-Students will learn about Amelia Earhart's pioneering aviation feats.

-Students will explore vowel teams "ea" in "sea" and "ui" in "guide."

-Students will discuss plurals and -ing form using aviation-related words.

-Students will illustrate Earhart in flight and write a paragraph using vowel teams and plurals.

-Students will discuss Earhart’s inspiring story and achievements.
Lesson 74
Courage and Determination
-Students will discuss Earhart's courage and determination.

-Students will explore the "ay" sound in "play" and Earhart's diverse interests beyond aviation.

-Students will learn about prefixes "un" in "unafraid" and "re" in "retry."

-Students will create lists of words with prefixes 'Un_' and 'Re_', relating them to Earhart's qualities.

-Students will reflect on the importance of courage and determination.
Lesson 75
Pioneering Spirit
-Students will explore what it means to be a pioneer.

-Students will discuss the "ue" in "blue" and "ui" in "suit" vowel teams.

-Students will learn about suffixes "-ness" and "-ful" using words relevant to Earhart's character.

-Students will list words with suffixes and discuss their impact on word meaning.

-Students will share thoughts on the pioneering spirit and Earhart’s influence.
Lesson 76
Trailblazing Journey
-Students will reflect on Earhart’s trailblazing journey and the barriers she broke.

-Students will review conjunctions and their role in linking ideas in Earhart’s story.

-Students will create a watercolor painting inspired by Earhart's flights, focusing on the beauty of the landscapes she would have seen.

-Students will discuss the paintings and Earhart’s lasting legacy in aviation and beyond.
Unit 6UNDERSTANDING STORY PROBLEMS
16 lessons4 Weeks
UNDERSTANDING STORY PROBLEMS
 Week 20
Lesson 77
Understanding Story Problems
-Students will learn what story problems are and how math can solve real-life problems.

-Students will be presented with simple addition and subtraction story problems within 20.

-Students will choose their favorite story problem, draw it, and demonstrate the solution in their books.
Lesson 78
Creating Story Problems
-Students will review solving story problems.

-Students will create their own story problems based on personal experiences or class themes.

-Students will share their problems with a partner to solve.

-Students will illustrate and demonstrate one chosen story problem in their books.

-Students will discuss the creativity in problem creation and the importance of clear mathematical expressions.
Lesson 79
Advanced Addition and Subtraction
-Students will be introduced to two-digit addition and subtraction through story problems.

-Students will solve advanced addition and subtraction story problems as a class, focusing on regrouping.

-Students will illustrate and demonstrate one chosen story problem in their books.

-Students will attempt their own story problems in workbooks.
Lesson 80
Mental Arithmetic with Story Problems
-Students will be introduced to mental math for story problems.

-Students will give each other mental math problems to solve.

-Students will engage in a seasonal/nature wet-on-wet painting activity.

-Students will share their paintings if they wish.
 Week 21
Lesson 81
Introduction to Multiplication and Division
-Students will learn the concepts of multiplication and division through story problems.

-Students will use objects to demonstrate grouping and sharing and solve related story problems.

-Students will illustrate and demonstrate grouping and sharing based on class activity in their books.

-Students will share their bookwork with the class.
Lesson 82
Creating Multiplication and Division Story Problems
-Students will discuss how multiplication and division can be seen in everyday situations.

-Students will create and solve each other’s multiplication and division story problems.

-Students will illustrate and demonstrate one student-generated story problem in their books.

-Students will share their bookwork with the class.
Lesson 83
Calendar Math
-Students will be introduced to using a calendar for solving math problems (e.g., finding the number of days between two dates).

-Students will work on calendar-related story problems.

-Students will illustrate and demonstrate a calendar-related story problem in their books.

-Students will share their bookwork with the class.
Lesson 84
Real-Life Application of Math
-Students will discuss how math is used in various professions and everyday decisions.

-Students will take turns to think of a profession and discuss how it uses math.

Students will engage in a seasonal/nature wet-on-wet painting 
-activity focusing on complementary colors.

-Students will share their paintings if they wish.
 Week 22
Lesson 85
Strategy Sharing
-Students will recap problem-solving strategies learned so far.

-Students will share a complex, grade-2 level story problem to focus on for the week.

-Students will break down the story problem and discuss different strategies to solve it.

-Students will create bookwork demonstrating different strategies.

-Students will share their bookwork if they wish.
Lesson 86
Applying Math to Real Life
-Students will explore real-life scenarios where math is essential (e.g., cooking, shopping, planning an event).

-Students will choose a scenario and work to solve related story problems.

-Students will create bookwork showing one of the real-life 
scenarios, drawing the scenario, and showing their working out.

-Students will share their bookwork if they wish.
Lesson 87
Creative Story Problem Day
-Students will create their own story problems and create a storyboard with a beginning, middle, and end.

-Students will illustrate their story problems in their books and add a math problem and its solution.

-Students will participate in a problem-solving carousel, attempting to solve classmates' story problems.

-Students will share their bookwork if they wish.
Lesson 88
Review and Reinforcement
-Students will participate in a quick review quiz on the week's math concepts through an interactive game.

-Students will share examples of different strategies/scenarios covered.

-Students will engage in a wet-on-wet painting activity based on color exchange, using primary colors and experimenting with different compositions.

-Students will share their paintings if they wish.
 Week 23
Lesson 89
Project Introduction and Math Fundamentals
-Students will be introduced to the "Design Your Dream Park" project, discussing the importance of parks.

-Students will listen to a story about a community designing a park, emphasizing the math involved.

-Students will learn budgeting basics for the park and allocate their budget towards different park features in their books.

-Students will share their bookwork and reflect on their budget decisions.
Lesson 90
Planning Park Layout and Geometry
-Students will recap budgeting activity and plan their park layout using shapes and sizes.

-Students will explore how geometry affects park design and apply basic geometric shapes to their layout.

-Students will create initial layout ideas in their books, showing the working out process.

-Students will share their layout ideas and discuss their placement choices.
Lesson 91
Designing the Dream Park
-Students will be inspired by the importance of public parks and green spaces.

-Students will present their final design ideas to the class.

-Students will draw their dream park in their books, incorporating the math concepts discussed.

-Students will prepare for the next day's presentations.
Lesson 92
Presentation and Reflection
-Students will discuss how math helps create better designs and solve problems.

-Students will present their dream park designs, explaining their mathematical choices and design inspiration.

-Students will engage in a wet-on-wet watercolor painting session, creating a scene inspired by their dream park.

-Students will share their designs and paintings, reflecting on their project and the application of math skills.
Unit 7NATURE STUDIES - CONTINENTS AND OCEANS
8 lessons2 Weeks
NATURE STUDIES - CONTINENTS AND OCEANS
 Week 24
Lesson 93
Introduction to Global Geography
-Students will understand the basic concepts of continents and oceans.

-Students will identify the seven continents and five oceans on a map.

-Students will demonstrate their knowledge by drawing and labeling a world map.
Lesson 94
Deep Dive into a Continent
-Students will explore the climate, culture, and geography of North America.

-Students will illustrate and describe specific geographical and cultural features of North America.

-Students will engage in discussions about their own knowledge and experiences related to continents.
Lesson 95
Oceanic Exploration
-Students will learn detailed information about the five oceans and their ecosystems.

-Students will understand the water cycle and its importance to oceanography.

-Students will illustrate and explain the ocean water cycle.
Lesson 96
 Mountain Ranges, Rivers, and Lakes
-Students will learn about major geological features such as mountains, rivers, and lakes.

-Students will create a wet-on-wet painting of an ocean scene inspired by the day's lesson.

-Students will share and discuss their work, reflecting on the geographical features they've learned about.
 Week 25
Lesson 97
Map Reading and Compass Directions
-Students will learn to read maps using symbols and keys.

-Students will understand the four cardinal directions and their importance in navigation.

-Students will draw and label a compass in their main lesson books.
Lesson 98
Cultural Geography and Human Landmarks
-Students will learn about famous landmarks and their cultural significance.

-Students will draw and write about a chosen landmark.

-Students will understand the human aspect of geography and how it shapes our world.
Lesson 99
Climates and Biomes
-Students will learn about various climate zones and biomes around the world.

-Students will illustrate a biome and its climate in their main lesson books.

-Students will write a sentence describing the biome they illustrated.
Lesson 100
Review and Celebration of Earth’s Geography
-Students will review and reinforce their knowledge of Earth's geography through a collaborative quiz activity.

-Students will create a crayon resist and watercolor painting to depict a natural scene.

-Students will celebrate their learning and reflect on their deepened understanding of Earth's geography.
Unit 8LEGENDS OF THE WORLD: FOLKLORE OF HISTORIC PEOPLE
16 lessons4 Weeks
LEGENDS OF THE WORLD: FOLKLORE OF HISTORIC PEOPLE
 Week 26
Lesson 101
Introduction to Robin Hood
-Students will engage in a discussion about the concept of a hero fighting for fairness.

-Students will learn about Robin Hood and his mission through storytelling.

-Students will focus on and correctly use vocabulary words like "outlaw," "fairness," and "friendship."

-Students will review phonics with a focus on the soft ‘c’ and ‘g’ sounds.

-Students will write sentences about Robin Hood and illustrate them.

Students will share their bookwork and reflect on Robin Hood's fight for justice.
Lesson 102
Robin Hood - The Wedding of Allan-a-Dale
-Students will review the characters, setting, and plot from the previous story.

-Students will listen to and discuss "Robin Hood and the Wedding."

-Students will correctly use new vocabulary words: "commotion," "knight," and "scarcely."

-Students will recall phonics with a focus on the soft ‘c’ and ‘g’ sounds and learn about the components of a story.

-Students will fill out a three-column page on characters, setting, and plot and illustrate it.

-Students will share work and discuss story.
Lesson 103
Robin Hood and the Butcher
-Students will recall the components of a story and identify them in today's story.

-Students will listen to and discuss "Robin Hood and the Butcher."

-Students will discuss the moral implications of Robin Hood's actions.

-Students will focus on r-controlled vowels and brainstorm related 
words from the story.

-Students will write sentences introducing the characters from the story and illustrate them.

-Students will share their bookwork and reflect on the characters in the story.
Lesson 104
Robin Hood and the Silver Arrow
-Students will discuss Robin Hood's trickster characteristics.

-Students will listen to and discuss "Robin Hood and the Silver Arrow."

-Students will summarize the stories of Robin Hood, identifying common themes and new vocabulary words.

-Students will create a wet-on-wet painting based on an image from the story.

-Students will share their paintings and discuss their learnings from the story.
 Week 27
Lesson 105
Introduction to Anansi, the Spider Man
-Students will listen to and discuss the introduction and story of Anansi.

-Students will focus on vocabulary words like "wisdom," "conceited," and "sealed" and use them correctly.

-Students will practice phonics focusing on the "ea" sound and create word families.

-Students will write sentences about Anansi and illustrate them.

-Students will share their bookwork and reflect on Anansi's mischievous nature.
Lesson 106
The Squirrel and the Spider
-Students will review characters, setting, and plot from the previous story and discuss 'ea' sounds and r-controlled vowels.

-Students will listen to and discuss "The Squirrel and the Spider."

-Students will compare today's story with the previous one and focus on new vocabulary words: "cultivating," "cunning," and "sorrowful."

-Students will write sentences using the three sounds of y and illustrate them.

-Students will write sentences using the three sounds of y and illustrate them.
Lesson 107
 How Beasts and Serpents First Came Into the World
-Students will recall descriptive words from previous stories about Anansi and review y sounds.

-Students will listen to and discuss "How Beasts and Serpents First Came Into The World."

-Students will compare Anansi and his son Kweku and focus on new vocabulary words: “beasts,” “serpents,” and “yams.”

-Students will recall the concept of plurals and brainstorm plural words from the story.

-Students will list plural words from the story and illustrate them.

-Students will shares their work.
Lesson 108
King Chameleon and the Animals
-Students will discuss the differences between Anansi and Robin Hood as folklore heroes.

-Students will listen to and discuss "King Chameleon and the Animals."

-Students will summarize the stories of Anansi, identifying common 
themes and new vocabulary words.

-Students will create a wet-on-wet painting based on an image from the story.

-Students will share their paintings and reflect on their learnings from the story.
 Week 28
Lesson 109
Getting Ready for Adventures
-Students will listen to and discuss the introduction to Don Quixote.

-Students will focus on vocabulary words like "gentleman," "gallantly," and "knight" and use them correctly.

-Students will practice phonics focusing on word families (-ost, -ind) and note the 'qu' sound.

-Students will write sentences about Don Quixote and illustrate them.

-Students will share their bookwork and emphasize the story's setting and character introduction.
Lesson 110
The Adventures at the Inn
-Students will review characters, setting, and plot from the previous story and discuss word families.

-Students will listen to and discuss "The Adventure at the Inn."

-Students will discuss Don Quixote's process of becoming a knight and new vocabulary words: "barnyard," "ceremony," and "foes."

-Students will practice phonics focusing on word families (-old, -ild).

-Students will write sentences about Don Quixote using the word families and illustrate them.

-Students will share their work.
Lesson 111
The Adventure with the Merchants
-Students will recall descriptive words from previous stories about Don Quixote and review word families.

-Students will listen to and discuss "The Adventure with the Merchants."

-Students will discuss Don Quixote's sanity and actions, focusing on new vocabulary words: “tarried,” “stooped,” and “battered.”

-Students will recall the suffix -ed and brainstorm words from the story with this suffix.

-Students will list words with the suffix -ed from the story and illustrate them.
Lesson 112
The Choosing of a Squire
-Students will recall the three folklore heroes and discuss their similarities and differences.

-Students will listen to and discuss "Don Quixote and the Squire."

-Students will summarize the stories of Don Quixote, identifying common themes and new vocabulary words.

-Students will create a wet-on-wet painting based on an image from the story.

-Students will share their paintings and reflect on their learnings from the story.
 Week 29
Lesson 113
Introducing Baby Yaga
-Students will listen to and discuss the introduction to Baba Yaga.

-Students will focus on vocabulary words like "widowed," "stepmother," and "bitterly" and use them correctly.

-Students will practice phonics focusing on soft c and g, and r-controlled vowels.

-Students will write sentences about the little girl and the mouse and illustrate them.

-Students will share their bookwork and compare Baba Yaga's story to previous ones.
Lesson 114
The Stepmother
-Students will review characters, setting, and plot from the previous story and discuss phonics rules.

-Students will listen to and discuss "The Stepmother."

-Students will compare Baba Yaga to Anansi and discuss new vocabulary words: "ea" sound and three sounds of 'y.'

-Students will brainstorm words with 'ea' sound and three sounds of 'y' from the story.

-Students will write sentences about the little girl and her stepmother using the phonics patterns and illustrate them.
Lesson 115
Baby Yaga's Hut
-Students will recall descriptive words from previous stories about Baba Yaga and review phonics rules.

-Students will listen to and discuss "In Baba Yaga's Hut."

-Students will brainstorm descriptive words for Baba Yaga and her hut, focusing on new vocabulary words: “hinges,” “scold,” and “clacked.”

-Students will recall the suffix -ed, plural s/es, and learned word families, brainstorming inspired words.

-Students will share their bookwork and focus on phonics rules and word families. 
Lesson 116
Home Again
-Students will recall all folklore heroes from the block and discuss their similarities and differences.
Students will listen to and discuss "Home."

-Students will summarize the story of Baba Yaga, identifying characters, setting, and plot, and learning new vocabulary words.

-Students will create a wet-on-wet painting based on an image from the story.

-Students will share their paintings and discuss their learnings from the story.
Unit 9THE LOGIC OF ALGORITHMS: DIVING DEEPER INTO PROCESSES
16 lessons4 Weeks
THE LOGIC OF ALGORITHMS: DIVING DEEPER INTO PROCESSES
 Week 30
Lesson 117
Revisiting Place Value
-Students will introduce algorithms as ‘recipes’ for solving maths problems.

-Students will recall place value for ones, tens, and hundreds.

-Students will record numbers accurately in their place value houses.

-Students will use place value knowledge to add numbers in the ones column.

-Students will accurately record single-digit addition into place value houses.

-Students will demonstrate and share their addition sums with the class.

-Students will accurately record place value.
Lesson 118
 Vertical Addition with Tens (no carrying)
-Students will accurately record place value for ones and tens.

-Students will recall what an algorithm is.

-Students will use place value knowledge to add numbers in the ones and tens columns (no carrying).

-Students will accurately record two-digit addition into place value houses.

-Students will demonstrate and share their addition sums with the class.

-Students will understand the importance of accurately recording place value in addition.
Lesson 119
Vertical Addition with Hundreds (no carrying)
-Students will accurately record place value for ones, tens, and hundreds.

-Students will use place value knowledge to add numbers up to the hundreds (no carrying).

-Students will accurately record three-digit addition into place value houses.

-Students will demonstrate and share their addition sums with the class.

-Students will understand how using an algorithm for addition with larger numbers makes addition easier.
Lesson 120
Review of Vertical Addition
-Students will review learning from the week.

-Students will practice writing two and three-digit numbers into place value houses.

-Students will practice creating and adding their own sums.

-Students will complete a guided wet-on-wet painting.

-Students will share their paintings and discuss the process behind their creation.
 Week 31
Lesson 121
Subtraction Using Place Value
-Students will recall place value and its role in addition.

-Students will reintroduce subtraction as removing objects from a set.

-Students will use place value knowledge to follow the algorithm for simple subtraction.

-Students will practice vertical subtraction (without borrowing), focusing on accuracy.

-Students will demonstrate and share their subtraction sums with the class.

-Students will realize the importance of accurately recording place value in subtraction.
Lesson 122
Deepening Understanding of Vertical Subtraction (no borrowing)
-Students will accurately record place value for ones and tens.

-Students will recall how an algorithm is used for subtraction.

-Students will use place value knowledge to subtract numbers in the ones, tens, and hundreds columns (no borrowing).

-Students will accurately record three-digit subtraction into place value houses.

-Students will demonstrate and share their subtraction sums with the class.

-Students will understand the importance of accurately recording place value in subtraction.
Lesson 123
Applying Subtraction in Real-Life Contexts
-Students will review subtraction problems solved previously.

-Students will apply subtraction skills to real-life situations.

-Students will brainstorm real-life scenarios where subtraction is used.

-Students will solve real-life subtraction problems using the subtraction algorithm.

-Students will demonstrate and share their subtraction sums with the class.

-Students will understand how using an algorithm for subtraction with larger numbers makes solving these problems easier.
Lesson 124
Review of Vertical Subtractions
-Students will review learning from the week.

-Students will practice writing two and three-digit numbers into place value houses.

-Students will practice creating and subtracting their own sums.

-Students will complete a guided wet-on-wet painting.

-Students will share their paintings and discuss the process behind their creation.
 Week 32
Lesson 125
Introduction to Carrying in Additions
-Students will begin with a story or visual demonstration of "carrying over" items.

-Students will recap on addition without carrying to ensure a solid foundation.

-Students will understand and practice carrying over in addition.

-Students will practice addition problems that require carrying over.

-Students will demonstrate and share their addition sums with the class.

-Students will reflect on the importance of carrying in addition and how it helps solve larger problems.
Lesson 126
 Practicing Carrying in Addition with Larger Numbers
-Students will review the carrying process in addition.

-Students will expand practice of carrying over into larger numbers and across multiple place values.

-Students will gain fluency in adding larger numbers that require carrying over.

-Students will demonstrate and share their addition sums with the class.

-Students will discuss how the concept of carrying enables adding any size of numbers together.
Lesson 127
Introduction to Borrowing in Subtraction
-Students will review subtraction using an algorithm without borrowing.

-Students will understand and practice borrowing in subtraction between two places.

-Students will practice subtraction problems that require borrowing.

-Students will demonstrate and share their subtraction sums with the class.

-Students will reflect on the necessity of borrowing in subtraction for solving certain problems.
Lesson 128
Review of Vertical Subtraction with Borrowing
-Students will solidify understanding of the borrowing process.

-Students will practice borrowing in subtraction, solving a few problems as a class.

-Students will practice creating their own subtraction sums.

-Students will complete a guided wet-on-wet painting.

-Students will discuss how algorithms help solve addition and subtraction problems with larger numbers.

-Students will share their paintings and discuss the process behind their creation.
 Week 33
Lesson 129
Introduction to Multiplication
-Students will introduce the concept of multiplication as repeated addition.

-Students will understand how multiplication can simplify the addition of large groups.

-Students will practice simple multiplication problems using repeated addition.

-Students will record their multiplication problems and solutions in their place value houses.

-Students will demonstrate and share their multiplication problems with the class.

-Students will understand multiplication of larger numbers.
Lesson 130
Introduction to Division
-Students will introduce the concept of division as repeated subtraction or sharing equally.

-Students will understand how division can simplify the subtraction of large groups.

-Students will practice simple division problems using repeated subtraction or sharing.

-Students will record their division problems and solutions in their place value houses.

-Students will demonstrate and share their division problems with the class.

-Students will understand division of larger numbers. 
Lesson 131
Multiplication and Division in Real-Life Contexts
-Students will review multiplication and division problems solved previously.

-Students will apply multiplication and division skills to real-life situations.

-Students will brainstorm real-life scenarios where multiplication and division are used.

-Students will solve real-life multiplication and division problems using the algorithms.

-Students will demonstrate and share their multiplication and division problems with the class.
Lesson 132
Review of Multiplication and Division Algorithms
-Students will review learning from the week.

-Students will practice writing multiplication and division problems into place value houses.

-Students will practice creating and solving their own multiplication and division problems.

-Students will complete a guided wet-on-wet painting.

-Students will share their paintings and discuss the process behind 
their creation.

-Students will reflect on the importance of understanding algorithms for solving various math problems.
Unit 10NATURE STUDIES - WARM AND COLD-BLOODED ANIMALS
8 lessons2 Weeks
NATURE STUDIES - WARM AND COLD-BLOODED ANIMALS
 Week 34
Lesson 133
Introductions
-Students will introduce the topic of warm and cold-blooded animals.

-Students will discuss why some animals are warm and others are cold.

-Students will learn basic definitions of warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals.

-Students will identify examples of warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals.

-Students will create a chart listing warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals in their books.

-Students will share their bookwork and recap the definitions of warm and cold-blooded animals.
Lesson 134
 Exploring the Biology of Warm and Cold-Blooded Animals
-Students will review and deepen their understanding of warm and cold-blooded animals.

-Students will discuss what makes an animal warm-blooded or cold-blooded.

-Students will explore how being warm or cold-blooded helps animals survive.

-Students will learn about the internal mechanisms of warm and cold-
blooded animals.

-Students will draw and label diagrams showing the biology of a penguin and a lizard.

-Students will share their diagrams of warm and cold-blooded animals. 
Lesson 135
Habitats of Warm and Cold-Blooded Animals
-Students will introduce the topic of animal habitats.

-Students will discuss where warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals like to live.

-Students will explore why certain animals live in specific places.

-Students will learn how animals' bodies help them survive in their habitats.

-Students will create habitat drawings, including both warm and cold-blooded animals.

-Students will share their habitat drawings and discuss animal adaptations to their habitats.
Lesson 136
Diving Deeper into Habitats
-Students will review and deepen their understanding of animal habitats.

-Students will discuss why animals live in different places on Earth.

-Students will explore the specific habitat needs of warm and cold-blooded animals.

-Students will brainstorm the needs of animals in their habitats using the Zoom whiteboard.

-Students will create a wet-on-wet painting of a lizard on a branch in the sun.

-Students will share their paintings and recap the day's discoveries.
 Week 35
Lesson 137
Diving Deeper into Warm-Blooded Animals
-Students will explore examples of warm-blooded animals.

-Students will learn how warm-blooded animals stay warm in cold environments.

-Students will discuss the advantages of being warm-blooded.

-Students will focus on birds and mammals and their unique characteristics.

-Students will draw and write about a chosen warm-blooded animal.

-Students will share their drawings and sentences about warm-blooded animals.
Lesson 138
Diving Deeper into Cold-Blooded Animals
-Students will explore examples of cold-blooded animals.

-Students will learn how cold-blooded animals regulate their body temperature.

-Students will discuss the advantages of being cold-blooded.

-Students will focus on reptiles, fish, and amphibians and their unique characteristics.

-Students will draw and describe a chosen cold-blooded animal.

-Students will share their drawings and descriptions of cold-blooded animals.
Lesson 139
Animal Diorama
-Students will create a diorama of a chosen animal and its habitat.

-Students will use craft supplies to form their animal and its habitat.

-Students will consider the habitat needs of their chosen animal.

-Students will share their completed dioramas and recap their learning from the block.
Lesson 140
Venn Diagram for Warm and Cold-Blooded Animals
-Students will compare the characteristics of warm and cold-blooded animals.

-Students will create a Venn diagram to illustrate the similarities and differences between warm and cold-blooded animals.

-Students will discuss the adaptations and traits unique to each 
group.

-Students will draw and write about their Venn diagram in their books.

-Students will share their Venn diagrams and discuss their findings with the class.
Unit 11VISUAL ARTS: ARTIST SPOTLIGHT & CREATIVE PROJECTS
4 lessons1 Week
VISUAL ARTS: ARTIST SPOTLIGHT & CREATIVE PROJECTS
 Week 36
Lesson 141
Frida Kahlo
-Students will learn about the life and art of Frida Kahlo, understanding her significance in art history and culture.

-Students will explore key elements of Kahlo's work, including self-portraits, vibrant colours, and symbolic imagery.

-Students will create their own self-portraits or symbolic artworks inspired by Frida Kahlo, incorporating elements learned during the lesson.
Lesson 142
Vincent van Gogh
-Students will learn about the life and art of Vincent van Gogh, understanding his impact on modern art.

-Students will explore key elements of van Gogh's work, such as expressive brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and emotional depth.

-Students will create their own expressive artworks inspired by Vincent van Gogh, experimenting with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to convey emotions.
Lesson 143
Georgia O'Keeffe
-Students will learn about the life and art of Georgia O'Keeffe, understanding her contributions to American Modernism.

-Students will explore key elements of O'Keeffe's work, including large-scale flowers, southwestern landscapes, and bold use of color.

-Students will create their own nature-inspired artworks, focusing on close-up views and vibrant colors, inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's style.
Lesson 144
Graduation Day
-Students will reflect on their achievements and experiences from the past school year.

-Students will participate in a calming breathing exercise to center themselves.

-Students will showcase their artistic creations and share their favorite works from the year.

-Students will express gratitude and acknowledge their peers' contributions and growth.

-Students will listen to an inspiring story and participate in a closing ritual to prepare for the next school year.