Curriculum Units for the School Year 2008-2009
SEPTEMBERAssessment of Children
Grace and Courtesy/Right Conduct
Good Manners in the Classroom and Outside Play
Learning about our community, our family, ourselves
How to take care of each other
Who is Maria Montessori?
Learning the Areas of the Classroom and Outside Environment
Labeling
Cooperation in our Classroom, at Home and in the Environment
Learning Names and Addresses
Description of my house
Introduction to Patterns
Seasons, Month of the Year, Days of the Week
Sound Letter Recognition
Introduction to Second Language
Introduction to the Library
Reading and Taking Care of Books (1000 hours of reading)
Picture Stimuli and Word Generation
Picture/Writing Journals
Picture Day
Personal Safety and Guidelines
Sensorial- Metal Insets
Living and Non Living Things
Science Experiment: Growing Plants
Famous People
Physical Fitness and Exercises
Mentoring
Music Appreciation Day
Fall Activities
ACTIVITIES:
Family-School Evening Orientation
Children Orientation Day
Father’s Mini-Golf Trip
OCTOBER
Review Classroom Rules
Good Manners and Courtesy
Learning Names, Addresses, and Phone Numbers
Learning about Letters and Sounds
Writing Letters and Numerals
Picture Stimulus/Word Generation
Picture/Writing Journal
Fire Drills for School and Home
Review Safety Guidelines
Living and Non Living Things
Plants and Animals
Science Experiment: Tornado
Bean Bag Activities
Columbus Day
Living in our World
Our History
The World
Land, Air and Water Globe
Land Forms Booklet
Learning the Continents- Mapping
Introduction to the Culture of our World
Art Appreciation Day!
Learning about Mediums of Art
ACTIVITIES:
Fingerprinting Day
Trip to the Fire Department
Trip to the Farm
Harvest Party
NOVEMBER
Sharing in our Community
Community Service
Electing our President of the United States
Good Citizenship
Leadership Development
Learning Motivation
Good Nutrition: Five Food Groups
Introduction to Cultures of the World
Foods from Different Countries
Exploring Family Recipes
Multicultural Booklets
Individual Homework
Writing Letters and Numerals
Picture Stimulus/Word Generation
Picture/Writing Journal
Learning Continents and Continent Globe
Science Experiment: Volcano
Music Appreciation: Focus on Mozart
Thanksgiving
Adopt a Grandparent Program
Measurements
Concept of Money
Banking
Baking and Selling
ACTIVITIES:
Teacher In Service Day: No Regular Class
Kick Off Fundraising Program for Heifer International
Parents-Teachers Conference
Adopted Grandparents Program-Lourdes Home
Children’s Thanksgiving Party
DECEMBER
Community Service
Environment and Habitats
Weather/Seasons
Science Experiment: Hot and Cold
Exploring Diversity in our Classroom
Continents and Countries
Celebrations in our World:
Christmas & Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, Nicolas le Pere Noel, Hanukkah
Multicultural Reading Day
Introduction to Dramatic Play
Picture Stimulus and Word Generation
Science: Mammals and Amphibians
Measuring, Baking And Selling
North America and South American Countries and Cultures
ACTIVITIES:
Library Clean Up-Multicultural Reading
Trip to the Grocery Store
Holiday Program: Sharing our Family Recipe
JANUARY
Season: Winter Activities
Different Authors and Style of Writing
Continents of Antarctica and Europe: Countries and Cultures
Science Experiments: Light and Energy
Science: Reptiles
Day and Night
Solar System
Space/Time/Line
Community Hero: Dr. Martin Luther King
Community Service: Helping Each Other
Picture/Writing Journals
Letter Writing and Mailing
Baking and Selling
The Human Body
ACTIVITIES:
Trip to the Post Office
Explorer Day!
FEBRUARY
Assessment of Children
Learning about Artists: Painters and Musicians
Community Workers: The Postman, Policeman and the Conservationist
Our Environment and Habitats
Our Presidents: Present George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
Human Life Sequence
Science: Human Life Bodies/Organs/The Brain
Our Five Senses
Dental Catre
Science Experiment: The Skeleton
Baking and Selling
Telling Time
Introduction to Sewing
Tornado Drills
Safety Program Review
ACTIVITIES:
Class Picture 2008-09 Day!
Grandparents Day Program
Dental Visit
MARCH
Art Appreciation
Learning about Different Mediums of Art
Matching Artists with Painting Cards
Seasonal Activities: Spring
Science: Introduction to Botany
Seeds and Parts of the Flowers
Planting in our Outside Garden
Animal Kingdom: Fish and Birds
Science: Our Aquarium
Learning about Asia and Australian Continents: Countries and Culture
Baking and Selling
Science Experiment: Electricity
Writing for Books and Publishing
ACTIVITIES:
Parents-Teachers Conference
Cranbroook Museum Tour
APRIL
Spring Planting
Kites Flying
Animal Habitats: Animal Homes/Animal Young
Human Habitats: Introduction to Architecture
Baking and Selling
Science Experiment: Planting
Money Exchange
ACTIVITIES:
Trip to the Grocery Store/Bakery
Children’s Show
MAY-JUNE
Assessment of Children
Individual Conferences as Requested
Introduction to Climates
Science: Zoology
Seashells and Rocks
Sink and Float
Magnets
Money Exchange
Different Kinds of Money
Review of Basic Knowledge
Numerals and Alphabet Review
Growth and Change Journals
Multicultural Book
ACTIVITIES:
Trip to the Bank
Children’s Appreciation Day
Family Picnic
Welcome to Summer!