Students will receive daily opportunities to practice listening and speaking. They will express themselves through writing activities using a variety of materials and technology. Students will practice phonics and literacy concepts to build a solid foundation and better prepare them for reading. Using pre-reading skills, students will focus on concept of word, the ability to recognize individual words and match spoken words to written words. In addition, teachers will read aloud to students.

Through early mathematics introduction, students will prepare for future challenges and opportunities to problem solve. Students will develop number sense, understand parts of a whole, practice measuring and comparing, and work with and manipulate geometric shapes. Applying mathematical concepts to the world around them, students will look for patterns and gather and organize information about subjects that interest them.

Putting to practice their natural curiosity, students will explore and discover the world around them as they learn to apply basic science principles. Students will learn to observe, describe, and compare as they conduct simple scientific investigations. Sample concepts include changes over time, the living world, and natural resources.

Through peer interaction, students will learn to compare and contrast their lives and experiences with those of others. Students will make connections to past and present, learn about different countries, traditions and holidays. An exploration of continents and cultures invites each student to see themselves as part of a collective, one person in a sea of differences and similarities.

Learning about health and wellness at an early age sets a strong foundation for future healthy choices. Students will learn about different foods, safe and unsafe choices, feelings and emotions, germs, the body, and hygiene. Students will participate in both fine and gross motor activities that challenge and develop their muscles through activities like yoga, stretching, creative movement, and play.

Self-regulation, persistence, communication with others, and problem solving are essential skills for life. Students will learn what it means to be a member of a classroom community as they practice cooperation and work with others to solve problems.

Music and arts will integrate with all subject areas in the curriculum. Students will develop analytical skills by comparing music notes in songs, exploring the feelings behind a song, or playing along to a rhythm. They will make art in different mediums, use a variety of tools, and practice expressing themselves. Projects will emphasize philosophy of process, not product. Students will practice presenting their projects and explaining their creative process, giving insight into who they are as artists.