Language Arts (Harcourt / Zoo Phonics / Home Reading Program)

• Individualized one-on-one daily leveled reading.
• High-quality literature, fiction, nonfiction, poems, rhymes, and fables.
• Shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading.
• Balanced approach which includes both phonics and whole language.
• Positive, creative atmosphere where students are encouraged to express their thoughts and ideas through written form, both in authorship and illustrations.
• Weekly visits to the Wilmot Library where students check out books to take home.

Handwriting (Zaner-Bloser)

• Focus on correct pencil grip and letter formation.
• Identify vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines.

Math/Engineering (TERC / McGraw Hill / STEM Engineering Kit / Rockets with Raytheon)

• Patterning, graphing, addition, subtraction, geometry, time, money, measurement, simple fractions.
• Engagement in higher-level thinking skills – reasoning, estimation, explaining thought process aloud to peers, identifying problems and examining solutions.
• Engineering projects that require students to follow three and four step directions while completing tasks as a group.
• Building rockets with engineers from Raytheon and launching them upon completion.

Science (FOSS / Science Lab)

• Hands-on investigations and exploration about topics such as weather, plants, fabric, animals, habitats, the human body, space, rocks, and minerals.
• Science Lab once a week where students have the opportunity to use measuring tools such as beakers, droppers, magnifying glasses, and microscopes.

Social Studies (Second Step / National Geographic / Scholastic News)

• Recognize feelings in self and others.
• Learn how to respond appropriately to emotions and manage feelings (breathing, self-talk).
• Identify cultures, countries, traditions, and customs.
• Identify community helpers and how to be a good citizen.

Weekly Specials

• Physical Education – 30 minutes twice a week.
• Music – 30 minutes twice a week.
• Art – 60 minutes once a week.
• Science Lab – 60 minutes once a week.
• Spanish – 30 minutes once a week.
• Computers – 30 minutes once a week.
• Chapel – 20 minutes twice a week.

Homework

• Monday – Thursday 10-15 minutes each night.

Field Trips

• Fire Station
• Tucson Medical Center Teddy Bear Clinic
• Sabino Canyon
• Bookmans
• Playformance
• Tucson Symphony Orchestra
• University of Arizona