Brookdale Elementary School

Language Arts

• Reading: attend and respond to quality literature read orally
• Writing: use letters to symbolize words using the 6 Traits of Writing Philosophy
• Listening: listen to others without interrupting
• Speaking: express thoughts and ideas in complete sentences
• Convention/Structure: understand that letters make up words, and that words can be either printed or spoken

Mathematics

• Number sense: Begin to understand our number system by identifying numerals; by counting; and by grouping
• Geometry: Identify, sort, and draw shapes
• Measurement: Explore measurement of length using unifix cubes; compare volumes; identify first, next and last
• Operations and computation: Use objects to add and subtract
• Patterns and relationships: Recognize and create patterns
• Probability and statistics: Sort objects; make and interpret graphs

Social Studies

• Content: study individuals and families
• Skills: develop self-awareness; develop respect for others

Science & Health

• Content: participate in hands-on activities in the following areas:
• Astronomy: earth, moon, sun, and stars
• Earth Science: ecology
• Health: getting to know myself
• Life Science: seeds to plants
• Physical Science: water explorations
• Skills:
  - predict
  - observe
  - collect and record data
  - interpret
  - classify
  - draw conclusions

Physical Education

• Locomotor: Demonstrate run, gallop, hop, accent, and communication.
• Object Control: Demonstrate push/pull object, underhand roll.
• Physical Fitness: Develop flexibility.
• Social Skills: Following directions and sharing.
• Body Management: Identify body parts, body actions, body planes, use of space, personal space, and general space.