K-2 Courses

Kindergarten

Language Arts K

Language Arts K sets the stage for future success in reading and writing. Students will come to understand the basic concepts of print. They begin the year by practicing handwriting strokes and transition into writing all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet. This course emphasizes phonics as the foundation to being able to read, and teaches students letters, letter sounds, and word families. Students will read and be exposed to a variety of fiction and nonfiction literature, and will practice identifying characters, main idea, plot, and setting. Each week, students will learn new sight words and master reading and comprehension strategies to grow as readers. This course features engaging videos, stories, songs, interactive games and activities.

Mathematics K

Mathematics K is an interactive class encouraging students to have fun with numbers and to find early success with mathematical concepts. In the first half of the year, students will learn foundational math facts. They will count to 12, compare sizes, use ordinal numbers, put items in order, use a number line, take basic measurements, and tell time on digital and analog clocks. In the second half of the year, students will practice counting and writing numbers to 50. Additional topics of exploration include comparing and sorting objects, basic geometric shapes, and coins and money. Students will have many opportunities to practice these mathematical concepts by engaging in interactive online games and activities and by completing hands-on offline activities.

Science K

In Science K, students will use their senses to explore the world. The course is centered around the four seasons and students experience nature walks, gardening, and imitative games to explore various concepts. Stories, videos, songs, and games will help young learners learn more about the world around them. Topics in this course include autumn weather and the changes trees go through in the fall, listening to and observing animals and nature, seeds and plants, animals and weather changes, the properties of matter, severe weather, and spring flowers.

Social Studies K

Social Studies K introduces students to their place in the community and the responsibilities of being a member of society. They will also learn about everyday heroes, the importance of rules, getting along with others, defining emotions, and life in the past. Students will also learn about their home state of Pennsylvania. Students will learn about United States symbols such as the American flag and the eagle. From there students learn about holidays and celebrations in the United States and around the world. In the second half of the year, students are introduced to map reading skills and will be taught to read maps of the United States and the world. Students will learn about needs and wants and buying locally. The course closes with a study of character education, focusing on topics such as loyalty, honesty, kindness, service, and forgiveness.