***This is part four of a four part class to span the academic year. It is NOT NECESSARY that learners complete parts one-three prior to enrolling in this section.***

This class will provide a stable class of learners. The same students will meet together each day to learn and work together. Friendships and bonds will be created throughout the class. Learners will progress together throughout the academic year. 

This course is designed as a complete first grade core curriculum class which will follow the Common Core Curriculum standards for first grade language arts and math. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will be followed for science/STEM. Various state standards are used to guide social studies objectives. 

Objectives will be taught in a multi-sensory and hands-on method using physical manipulatives and resources readily available in homes. Books and stories used will either be teacher created or books from the learners own personal library. Printouts will seldom be needed for class. Learners will be guided with daily instruction and will work to demonstrate understanding of the objectives by 'doing' and expressing their thoughts and ideas. 

The essential questions and learning targets will build upon each other and will be repeated throughout the course. This allows for review and repetition. Opportunities will be provided regularly for students to apply new and previously taught skills. This strategy will ensure students solidify content. The teacher will spiral up or down for each student as the course progresses and student individual needs are identified. As the course progresses breakout rooms will be used to allow for differentiation of skills and for small group collaborative work.

The class will operate as an academic year long group of learners.  Seasonal themes and activities will be incorporated. Cultural holidays and celebrations of enrolled learners will be celebrated and family involvement will be encouraged as the learner and family are interested. The class will become a community of learners to grow together. 

Each class day will begin with a morning meeting to share, sing and complete an interactive calendar. After morning meeting content will be covered as follows:

Monday-Reading
Tuesday-Writing
Wednesday-Math 
Thursday-Science/STEM 
Friday-Social Studies, social skills and seasonal/holiday activities
*Note: Breakout rooms will be used at times on Mondays and Tuesdays.*

Week one:
Reading: Main Idea-How to choose the main idea. 
Writing: Begin creating a persuasive writing.
Math: Subtraction practice.
Science: Waves-General information.
Social Studies: What is a map and understanding how to read a map. 

Week two: 
Reading: Main Idea: Identify and describe the main idea of a nonfiction book using the title and illustrations.
Writing: Work on persuasive writing. 
Math: Subtraction Word Problems. 
Science: Life cycles 
Social Studies:  Create a map of your home or neighborhood. 

Week three: 
Reading: Identify and describe the main idea of a fiction book using the textual details.
Writing: Share persuasive writing. 
Math: Decomposition Strategies for Subtraction. 
Science: Light Waves.
Social Studies: Class games and show and tell.

Week four: 
Reading: Identify and describe the main idea of a fiction book using the title. 
Writing: Generate ideas for stories.
Math: What is time and understanding seconds, minutes and hours. 
Science: Scientific words to describe physical properties.
Social Studies: Your local neighborhood.

Week five:
Reading: Identify cause and effect keywords. 
Writing: Create a story based on student ideas and experiences. 
Math: Time to the hour and half hour.
Science: Objects can be made of one or many materials. 
Social Studies: Who are the people in your neighborhood?

Week six:
Reading: Reading fluency when reading to a classmate. 
Writing: Work on story from week 5.
Math: Time word problems.
Science: STEM-Use assorted household items to create a model of a place in your neighborhood.
Social Studies: What job would like in the future?

Week seven:
Reading: Reading for meaning.
Writing: Share stories from weeks 5 and 6. 
Math: Measurement word problems. 
Science: Patterns in the day and night sky. 
Social Studies: Time to socialize while taking turns to share.

Week eight: We will celebrate a great year of learning this week.
Monday: Bubble Day
Tuesday: Art Day
Wednesday: Reading Day
Thursday: Free STEM build Day
Friday: Class celebration with dancing, games, songs and a special teacher created end of the year story. 

The class will be structured as teacher facilitated and interactive. Learners will be engaged in games, discussions, teacher made stories/videos and hands-on projects. My teaching style is relaxed and inclusive. I encourage learner participation and questions. The classroom is 'ours' not 'mine'. Learners will have many opportunities to interact with me and their classmates each class.