Early Childhood & Pre-K

The Pre-K/Early Childhood class encourages growth of our students in the developmental areas of social, emotional, cognitive and physical.  Our curriculum is accomplished through music, stories, nursery rhymes, art, and large and small muscle experiences.  We strive to provide our students with exposure to a variety of activities such as dramatic play, story and song time, water table, sand box, building with blocks, etc. to enhance their learning, and help them develop to their fullest potential.

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Kindergarten

*Socialization
The development of social skills, getting along with others and creating good work habits.

*Language Arts
Introduction to rhyme, alliteration, phonics and phonemic awareness which are important to later reading achievement.

Promotion of a balanced literacy program through shared reading, guided reading, shared writing, and journal writing.

*Math
Through the use of concrete manipulatives the concepts of number, pattern, and relationships are explored.

“Math Their Way” activities make concepts meaningful to students daily lives.

*Science
“Hands on” units include Trees, Wood and Paper, and Animals Two by Two.

*Social Studies
Students develop respect for a variety of cultures.  We celebrate our diverse cultures through exploration of customs and traditions.

*Special areas
Physical Education, Art, Music, Guidance, and Library

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1st grade

*Socialization- Providing students with social skills that will enable them to function productively in social and academic settings.

*Language Arts - Our goal is to teach the students skills that will promote independent thinking, reading, and writing.  Through a Balanced Literacy Approach the students are experiencing a variety of teaching strategies that will meet the needs of each student. A Balanced Literacy Approach includes: shared writing, interactive writing, guided writing, independent writing, shared reading, guided reading, independent reading, and teacher read alouds.
          First Grade Writing expectations-
                   beginning capitalization
                   ending punctuation
                   correct letter formation
                   appropriate spacing between words
                   complete sentences
                    organization of writing
                   details to support main idea

First Grade Reading expectations-
          Phonemic Awareness/ Phonics- consonants, short and long vowels,
                                blends, diagraphs, rhyming words, sounding words out,
                                breaking words down into pieces
          Grammar- nouns, verbs, subject, predicate, subject/verb agreement
          Comprehension- sequencing, retelling, character analysis, setting,                                 story mapping, text-to-self connections, fantasy/reality,
                                non-fiction story elements (table of contents, captions,                                 glossary, index
          Fluency- students should be able to read with confidence, voice, and           appropriate speed

*Mathematics

Math skills include addition, subtraction, measurement, estimation, time, money, place value, graphing, sequencing, patterns, and problem solving.

These skills are taught through hands on activities.  The students use manipulatives, stories and pictures to gain meaning for each concept .

*Science

Weather, Solids and Liquids, Living Things, Balance and Motion

*Social Studies

Schools, Families, Communities, Our Country, Land forms, Maps, and Holidays Around the World

*Special Education

Art, Physical Education, Guidance, Music, Library, and computers  

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2nd grade

READING 

• Guided reading: Students will read in books that are on their
  instructional level.
• Basal: Mc Graw Hill Reading Series ( whole group)
  **Objectives focused on are: Book Titles (written correctly), Author/ Illustrator, Main Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution, Outcomes, Cause and Effect, Fact/Opinion,  Making Predictions/Conclusions/ Inferences

SPELLING 

• Zaner Bloser with focus on phonics skills (oa, ou, ow, ai,
  ay, ea, au, aw, or, er, ir, dge, etc.)

PHONICS 

Blends, Digraphs, Vowels, Rules (ex. changing y to i), (silent e rule), (1-1-1 rule)

ENGLISH 

• Capitalization ( Book Titles, Common Nouns/ Proper Nouns)
• Punctuation
• Writing Complete Sentences
• Nouns
• Verbs
• Adjectives
• Pronouns
• Subject/ Predicate
• Prefixes
• Suffixes
• Compounds
• Synonyms, Antonyms, & Homonyms
• Main Idea/Writing a good paragraph( topic sentence)

   MATH

• Addition and Subtraction facts
• Double Digit/ Triple Digit Addition and Subtraction (  with and without regrouping)
• Time ( quarter past and quarter ‘til)
• Money ( counting change up to $0.99, determining change when purchasing a product)
• Patterning
• Greater than>Less than<
• Missing addends( algebra 12- x= 7)
• Place Value ( ones, tens, hundreds)
• Fractions
• Measurement
• Problem Solving
• Graphs
• Geometric Shapes (pyramids, rectangular prisms, cubes, etc.)
  
   
• SCIENCE 
  STC KITS--Life Cycle of the Butterfly, Balancing and Weighing, Soils,  Changes
  • Plant and Animal Adaptations
  • Water Cycle
  • Sun, Moon and Stars
  • Light & Shadows
  • Magnets & Electricity

SOCIAL STUDIES 

• Timelines- 100’s, 1800’s, 1900’s
• Map Skills/Global Awareness
• Communities ( Goods and Services)
• Products( producers and consumers)
• Rules/Laws
• Environment/Recycling

*Specials-P.E., Art, Music, Guidance, Library

*Technology- Type to Learn, Scott Foresman Success Net, 5 networked computers per room.

*Extras-Tutorial Program after school.  After school Clubs- Drama Club, Art Club, Track Club, Chess Club, Soccer Club

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3rd grade

*Language Arts-Spelling-Houghton Mifflin and Rebecca Sitton-Centers-teacher made

*Vocabulary-words from spelling series, writing, science units, social studies units, and reading focus books.

*Writing-journals, writing prompts, reading buddies, publishing centers.

*Reading-Novel studies, thematic trade books, AR, Independent reading.  Harcourt Brace basal series.  Peer tutors.  Community readers.  High school reading buddies.

*Math-Silver Burdett Math Series, Math Their Way of Thinking, Aims, Centers. Windows on Math.

*Science-STC Kits:  sound, plant growth, chemical testing, rocks/minerals

Solar system, matter, volcanoes, human body.
Windows on Science

*Social Studies-Map Skills, landforms, continents, oceans, communities, government.

*Specials-P.E., Art, Music, Guidance, Spanish.

*Technology-21st Century School, Type to Learn Program, Web Searches, 5 networked computers per room.

*Extras-Tutorial Program before and after school. 

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4th grade

*Reading

• Develop comprehension skills
• Continue to build word attack skills
• Explore various literary genres
• Provide opportunities to read non-fiction texts through Time for Kids and other cross-curriculum materials.

*Language Arts 

• Narrative and Expository Writing
• Teach grammatical skills through editing sentences
• Develop dictionary and thesaurus skills
• Teach parts of speech and verb tenses

* Social Studies 

• Continue to develop map and globe skills
• Early United States
• The Revolutionary War
• Western Expansion

* Science 

Students learn skills through inquiry- based science units.

·        Earth Science- Land and Water STC Kit
·        Life Science- Animals STC Kit
·        Chemistry- Food Chemistry STC Kit
·        Physics- Electricity STC Kit
·        Through all STC kits and various other science opportunities students learn the role science plays in their personal lives and in society. They also learn about the history of science and how technology is related to science.

* Math 

• Addition and subtraction of multi-digit numbers with and without regrouping up to 5 digits.
• Use information from charts, tables, and graphs to solve word problems
• Multiply multi-digit numbers by one digit and two digits with and without regrouping
• Divide 1-2-3 digit numbers by one digit numbers with and without remainders
• Place value through 6 digits
• Add and subtract fractions with like denominators without regrouping
• Reduce fractions to lowest terms
• Identify, read and write, add, and subtract decimals to hundredths place
• Find perimeter and area
• Identify, classify, and draw lines and angles
• Measurement of temperature, time, mass, capacity, and money
• Investigate, describe, and extend patterns
• Determine probability of given situations

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5th grade

*Reading

• Develop comprehension skills
• Continue to build word attack skills
• Explore various literary genres
• Literature circles
• Building vocabulary
• Provide opportunities to read non-fiction texts through Time for Kids and other cross-curricular materials.

*Language Arts 

• Narrative, Persuasive, and Expository Writing
• Poetry
• Teach grammatical skills through editing sentences
• Develop dictionary and thesaurus skills
• Teach parts of speech and verb tenses
• Sentences – combining, run-on, fragments

* Social Studies 

• Continue to develop map and globe skills; latitude and longitude skills, time zone maps, climographs, major United States cities, and all the capitals and states in the United States.
• Continue to develop map and globe skills; latitude and longitude skills, time zone maps, climographs, major United States cities, and all the capitals and states in the United States.
• Constitution of the United States (Amendments 1, 13, 14, 15, and 19)
• Declaration of Independence
• Civil War
• World War I
• World War II
• Civil Rights
• Present Day

* Science 

• Students learn skills through inquiry- based science units.

• Ecosystems STC Kit

• Microworlds STC kit

• Mixtures and Solutions/Chemistry FOSS Kit

• Motion and Design STC Kit

Through all STC kits and various other science opportunities students learn the role science plays in their personal lives and in society. They also learn about the history of science and how technology is related to science while using the scientific method

* Math 

• Addition and subtraction of multi-digit numbers with and without regrouping
• Use information from charts, tables, and graphs to solve word problems
• Multiply multi-digit numbers with and without regrouping
• Divide with and without remainders
• Place value – whole numbers and decimals
• Add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators
• Reduce fractions to lowest terms
• Identify, read and write, add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals
• Find perimeter and area of polygons
• Identify, classify, and draw lines and angles
• Measurement of temperature, time, mass, capacity, and money
• Investigate, describe, and extend patterns

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Art

Skills are introduced and built upon yearly.

Manipulation and fine motor development

Cognitive development using creative thought

Problem solving

Use and exploration of elements of art: line, texture, shape, color and form.

Use and exploration of principles of art: unity, variety,  balance, center of interest, etc.

Integration with other subjects, such as; reading, writing, math, p.e., music, social studies

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Guidance

The Guidance Counselor has Guidance classes with all the students at Fairview Elementary School.  During Guidance we talk about:

1. Building a School Community – To feel comfortable and valued as a member of the classroom and the school community. 

2. Growing as a Group – To use interpersonal skills in relating to others.

3. Making Positive Decisions – To learn how to make positive and responsible decisions and say “No” to harmful ones. 

4. Growing up Drug-Free – To promote a healthy lifestyle by informing students of the harmful effects of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. 

5. Celebrating You and Me – To value and respect ourselves and others. 

6. Character Traits – Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, Caring, Courage, Citizenship, Trustworthiness, Cooperation & Fairness.

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Music

Experiencing music

            Students are given opportunites to listen to and discuss a varied repertoire of musical styles and genres. 

Rhythms

            Students are taught simple rhythmic patterns using the Kodaly method.  These patterns are building blocks to learning to read music.  This is the area of study that has been found to improve mathematical  functions in the brain.

Melody

            Students are exposed to new songs and given opportunities to sing and echo new melodic patterns.  Folk songs make up a large portion of melodic learning.  The Orff instruments are occasionally used in order to experience more melodies and play them.

Composing Music.

            The upper grades take rhythms given to them and create melodies for them and write lyrics to go with the rhythms and melodies.

Lessons may include:

Singing

Playing Instruments

Literature that ties in with the songs we learn

Writing lyrics and rhythms

Rhythm sticks

Journaling

Dance

Listening pieces

Acting- ( skits that are connected to operas or musicals)

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Physical Education

Physical Education classes are designed to develop an awareness of: 

·        movement concepts and basic skills

·        sports skills and games

·        rhythmic movement

·        educational gymnastics

·        physical fitness 

Additionally, classes are designed to encourage children to be confident, physically fit, emotionally and socially well adjusted and life long learners.

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Fairview Elementary’s Technology Goals   

Fairview Elementary School will maintain a technology team with the following responsibilities and objectives:

• Report directly to Principal and Leadership Team
• Include, but not limited to,  principal, network supervisor, media specialist, and teachers
• Facilitate the county and state technology surveys for this school, including collecting real data, not estimates, on ETOTE and STaR rubric
• Analyze local data from above surveys
• Compile and maintain list of hardware and software available for checkout in the library
• Support teachers in implementing national, state, and county technology standards
• Support teachers in implementing existing and emerging technologies in their classrooms
• Support teachers in embedding technology in their curriculum plans
• Provide in-service opportunities
• Rigorously investigate emerging technologies and the funding thereof for the benefit of FES students, including grants

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