As the children enter the classroom, they will find some morning seat work on their desks. They are to get started on it right away. When they are finished they may quietly read a book from the book pocket on the front of their desks.
8:20-8:30 Morning Business
Attendance, dress code check, pledges, calendar, and morning message.
8:30-9:00 Bible
Prayer requests, teacher led prayer, and Bible lesson.
9:00-10:15 Reading Block Number 1
This time includes phonics lessons, review, shared reading,and phonics workbook practice.
10:15-10:30 Snack
10:30-11:25 Math
This time includes direct instruction, working with manipulatives, and guided workbook practice.
11:25- 12:00 Literacy Centers
Literacy centers include reading around the room, word work, buddy reading, independent reading, big books, listening to books on tape, and accelerated reader computer quizzes. This time may also include other centers such as math, computer, puzzles/games, and art.
12:00-12:30 Reading Block Number 2
This time includes reading aloud, guided reading groups, buddy reading, and independent reading. As the year progresses, this time will be lengthened.
12:30-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:15 Word Wall / Spelling / Handwriting Practice
1:15-1:35 Writing Workshop
This will include shared writing and mini lessons on the writing process and the mechanics of writing. The students will sometimes choose what they will write about. Other times they will be given a prompt. As the year progresses, this time will be lengthened.
1:35-2:10 Science/ Social Studies
Depending on what we are studying, the activities here will vary. They will include listening, reading, writing, hands-on experimentation, observation, and data collection.
2:10-2:40 PE
2:40-3:00 Read Aloud and Dismissal
Monday: Art 9:20-10:15
Tuesday: Spanish 8:30-9:00
Computer 11:05-11:35
Wednesday: Chapel 8:30-9:00
Music 11:35-12:05
Thursday: Spanish 9:30-10:00
Friday Library 10:20-11:10
Music 11:35-12:05
