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K5

  • Mrs. Diane Thompson - Teacher
  • Mrs. Suzanne Waters - Assistant Teacher
  • Annette Krengel - Music Teacher

Curriculum

SubjectActivities/Methods
Bible
  • Five in a Row Character Supplement
  • Memorize 20 scriptures with movement
  • Character First! Education
Reading, Writing, and Literature
  • A Beka Phonics
  • A Beka Handwriting
  • Children create classroom books
  • Numerous Caldecott books representing countries from all over the world
History & Geography
  • Five in a Row Volume I, II, and III
  • Learn location of countries and study related culture
  • Memorize the Pledge to the Christian Flag
  • Memorize the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  • Memorize the Pledge to the Bible
  • Christopher Columbus

  • Florida (sandpaper map with overlay)

  • Pilgrims and Squanto

  • Paul Revere

  • Slavery

  • Flight

  • Cajun life

  • Literature representing each of the 7 continents

  • Our Country and The USA in Pictures

  • Memorize the 50 States and Capitals (with map)

  • Memorize the Seven Continents and locate on map

Math

Singapore Math

Science
  • Five in a Row Volume I, II, and III
  • Field Trips to the Florida Museum and the Butterfly Farm
  • Visit from apiary specialist with a live bee hive
  • Science Units on manatees, butterflies, frogs and more
  • Students keep science portfolio
  • Students create their own books
  • In class live Lady Bug Lodge, Butterfly House, and Ant Farm
  • Insects (emphasis on metamorphosis)

  • My Body - My Buddy

  • Mammals (emphasis on the elephant, manatee, and giraffe)

  • The Sun

  • Birds (emphasis on penguins)

  • Marsupials

  • Four Seasons

  • Snowflakes

  • Changes in Matter (water as liquid, solid and gas)

Music & Movement

Fundamentals of music; scales; rhythm; general songs and songs from countries studied; orchestra instruments and music appreciation.

Art, Seasonal Celebrations

Will be developed by the teacher with supplement materials.

Instruction in drawing

Drawing with Children integrated with curriculum

Enrichment Activities
  • Fall Festival - Thanksgiving Celebration
  • Veteran's Day Celebration
  • Art History Festival
  • Christmas Program
  • Quarterly Assemblies - awards given
  • End of the Year Awards and Kindergarten Graduation Program
  • Helping Hands - Homeless Ministry