Our Core Subjects

The common core standards of the US are used as guidelines for our Literacy and Math Programs.

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LITERACY:

Our class meets at the start of the hour where we quickly discuss the language lesson for the day.

 

Then we break into groups to do our Daily Tasks.

Which includes activities such as:

- Buddy Work (Spelling Exercises)

- Work On Writing (Composition Practice)

- Word Work (Language and Writing Games)

-  Grammar Workbook Pages

- Read to Self or Read to A Friend

- Conferencing with a teacher (for reading & comprehension strategies).

- Handwriting sheets

 

Each week we have a Writer’s Workshop to help children develop their creative writing skills as well as develop fluency in composing stories, poems, narratives and reports.

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MATH

 

We use the common core state standards with the idea of differentiated instruction. This is where we mix group lessons with individualized activities. The goal is to tailor-fit the program to meet the specific needs of each child.

 

We aim to create an adaptive learning environment to constantly observe the students and respond to differences in learning style and skill level.

 

We use games and other materials that make learning fun, easy, and personal.

 

The Daily 3:

- Games (Repeated exposure to math concepts and skills for review and ongoing learning)

- Worksheets (Frequent practice of basic computation skills to build mastery)

- Conferences (Use of multiple methods and problem-solving strategies to foster true proficiency and accommodate different learning styles).