WM 1st Grade Curriculum Update
March 2018
Reading and Writing
Reading
We are wrapping up the unit on how to be the boss of your reading. Students practiced stopping at the first sign of trouble, trying several strategies to get the job done and checking to see if the words sound right, look right and make sense.
We will be moving into a character unit in March which focuses on the power of story. Children will learn empathy, imagination, envisionment and prediction.
Writing
During Writer’s Workshop, we will spend time studying and writing poetry. Children will learn to look at the world around them with poet’s eyes.
Math
We are wrapping up our unit on shapes (both 2D&3D). We will be starting Unit 6 which focuses on addition and subtraction story problems and fact strategies to 20. In Number Corner, we’ll be learning time to the half hour and collecting dimes, nickels and pennies.
Social Studies
During the month of March, some classes will focus on Balance and Motion in Science while others will study schools long ago in Social Studies. Please make sure to check your child’s classroom newsletter to see what other topics that will be covered throughout the month.
LMC - Library
We’ll be exploring story structures, character traits, and more detailed genres this month. First graders are becoming more and more familiar with library procedures and organization; they’re often able to find what they’re looking for independently!
Music
Mrs. Spahn’s classes will be working on: Musical opposites Staccato and Legato and The Surprise Symphony by Joseph Haydn
Ms. Soltis’ classes will be working on: The Four Seasons Suite by Antonio Vivaldi. Each movement (season) will be accompanied by poetry and an art project.
Technology
Students are navigating educational math websites. They are locating and recognizing website buttons on new educational websites.
Art
How do artists invent new styles of art? How do artists use pattern? How do artists use texture? How do artists change the way you see the world? (Flower Power Still-Lifes)
PE
K-3: The month of March is filled with some awesome units. We will be training for the Ninja Warrior! Students will explore different fitness activities through fitness stations and games. By the end of the month, they will be ready to compete in our WM Ninja Warrior course. When students are not found training, they will be practicing with rackets and jumping their hearts out for Jump Rope for Heart! Packets and fundraising information will be sent out the 3rd week of March. If you want a jump start, here is are some helpful links on how to do so:
Guidance
We are finishing our Bullying Prevention Unit. Students are learning how to refuse bullying by using an assertive voice to say, “Stop it. That’s bullying.” They are also learning how to use their bystander power to help stop bullying when they see it happen to someone else.