Tuition-Free Online Elementary School in Oregon

LANGUAGE ARTS

A: The course continues to build the foundation for reading and writing. It includes frequent read-alouds that help students build the background knowledge and vocabulary critical to listening and reading comprehension. Students learn by listening to fables and stories, as well as nonfiction texts that include topics related to science and history.

Skills instruction starts with a review of sounds and spellings. Students are introduced to tricky spellings (spellings that look the same but are pronounced differently) and tricky words (words that cannot be sounded out using the letter-sound correspondences taught so far). Decodable readers are provided for students to practice their emerging reading skills. Students learn to read and write words with separated digraphs (such as a and e in cake). They begin to work with weekly spelling words.

Grammar lessons address parts of speech, including nouns (common and proper), past-tense verb forms, and adjectives. Students progress to work with nouns and verbs in phrases and to use adjectives for descriptive writing. They begin formal instruction in a writing process with a focus on narrative writing.

B: The course continues to build the foundation for reading and writing. It includes frequent read-alouds that help students build the background knowledge and vocabulary critical to listening and reading comprehension. Students learn by listening to fables and stories, as well as nonfiction texts that include topics related to science and history.

Skills instruction continues with more tricky spellings (spellings that look the same but are pronounced differently) and tricky words (words that cannot be sounded out using the letter-sound correspondences taught so far). Decodable readers are provided for students to practice their emerging reading skills. Students learn to read and write words with separated digraphs (such as a and e in cake). They continue to work with weekly spelling words.

Grammar lessons address types of sentences and matching nouns and pronouns. Students continue to practice using a writing process as they write a letter and a personal narrative.

MATH

In this problem-based curriculum, students will build on their math skills through exploration with interactives and virtual manipulatives.

A: Students will deepen their understanding of addition and subtraction within 10 and extend what they know about organizing objects into categories and representing the quantities. They will solve new types of story problems within 10 using the relationship between addition and subtraction. They develop an understanding of the meaning of the equal sign and connect story problems to equations as they begin to learn to add and subtract within 20. Students apply the properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction.

B: Students will count and group two-digit numbers and compare them using the symbols >, =, and <, while using place value and properties of operations to add within 100. Students will begin a study of measurement, measuring length and counting up to 120 length units. They solve addition and subtraction story problems with unknowns in all positions. They will continue to learn basic geometry skills as they reason with shapes and their attributes, partition shapes into equal pieces, and tell time to the hour and half hour.

In the final unit of this course, students will prepare for Grade 2 by revisiting major work and fluency goals of the grade, applying their learning from the year.

SCIENCE

A: Grade 1 science continues to build students’ knowledge about core ideas in life, physical, and earth sciences, as well as engineering design. Students will explore the sun, moon, and stars; light and sound; plant and animal survival; and simple machines.

Students will develop and use scientific practices that give them firsthand experience in scientific inquiry, engineering, and technology. Throughout the course, scientific learning is connected to concepts across various disciplines, such as mathematics and literacy.

B: Grade 1 science continues to build students’ knowledge about core ideas in life, physical, and earth sciences, as well as engineering design. Students will explore the sun, moon, and stars; light and sound; plant and animal survival; and simple machines.

Students will develop and use scientific practices that give them firsthand experience in scientific inquiry, engineering, and technology. Throughout the course, scientific learning is connected to concepts across various disciplines, such as mathematics and literacy.

SOCIAL STUDIES

First Grade Social Studies includes history, geography, economics, and civics lessons plus additional resources for teachers and students.

This is a comprehensive course, integrating topics in civics and the arts. The course helps students build knowledge of the diverse civilizations, cultures, and concepts.

LANGUAGE ARTS

A: The course includes frequent read-alouds that help students build the background knowledge and vocabulary critical to listening and reading comprehension. Students learn by listening to fairy tales, tall tales, myths, and nonfiction texts that include topics related to science and history.

Skills instruction continues as students are introduced to spelling alternatives for vowel sounds, as well as various tricky spellings (spellings that look the same but are pronounced differently, such as o in hop or open). Weekly spelling lessons are a regular part of student work.

Students practice using a writing process with a focus on writing narratives and opinions. Grammar instruction focuses on capitalization, quotation marks, ending punctuation, and common and proper nouns. Students are also introduced to antonyms and synonyms.

Decodable readers for every skills unit include both fiction and nonfiction selections.

B: The course includes frequent read-alouds that help students build the background knowledge and vocabulary critical to listening and reading comprehension. Students learn by listening to fairy tales, tall tales, myths, and nonfiction texts that include topics related to science and history.

Skills instruction continues as students learn more spelling alternatives for vowel sounds and additional tricky spellings. They also practice chunking phonemes to read multisyllabic words. Weekly spelling lessons continue.

Students continue to use a writing process as they practice persuasive writing and expository (report) writing.Grammar instruction includes reviews of previously taught skills as well as instruction on adjectives, adverbs, complete sentences, and correcting run-on sentences.

Decodable readers for every unit include both fiction and nonfiction selections.

MATH

A: In this problem-based curriculum, students will build on their math skills through exploration with interactives and virtual manipulatives.

Students represent and solve story problems within 20 using picture and bar graphs. Students build toward fluency with addition and subtraction as they add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the relationship between addition and subtraction. They then use what they know to solve story problems.

Students measure and estimate lengths in standard units and solve measurement story problems within 100 and then learn about the structure of a number line and use it to represent numbers within 100. They also relate addition and subtraction to length and represent the operations on the number line.

B: In this problem-based curriculum, students will build on their math skills through exploration with interactives and virtual manipulatives.

Students extend place value understanding to three-digit numbers and use properties of operations to add and subtract within 1,000 and work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication.

Students continue their study of geometry as they reason with shapes and their attributes and partition shapes into equal shares, building a foundation for fractions. They relate halves, fourths, and skip-counting by 5 to tell time, and solve story problems involving the values of coins and dollars.

In the final unit of this course, students will prepare for Grade 3 by revisiting major work and fluency goals of the grade, applying their learning from the year.

SCIENCE

A: Grade 2 science continues to build students’ knowledge about core ideas in life, physical, and earth sciences, as well as engineering design. Students will explore the properties of matter, the needs of plants and animals, land and water features, and electricity and magnetism.

Students will develop and use scientific practices that give them firsthand experience in scientific inquiry, engineering, and technology. Throughout the course, scientific learning is connected to concepts across various disciplines, such as mathematics and literacy.

B: Grade 2 science continues to build students’ knowledge about core ideas in life, physical, and earth sciences, as well as engineering design. Students will explore the properties of matter, the needs of plants and animals, land and water features, and electricity and magnetism.

Students will develop and use scientific practices that give them firsthand experience in scientific inquiry, engineering, and technology. Throughout the course, scientific learning is connected to concepts across various disciplines, such as mathematics and literacy.

SOCIAL STUDIES

A: Second Grade Social Studies includes history, geography, economics, and civics lessons plus additional resources for teachers and students.

This is a comprehensive course, integrating topics in civics and the arts. The course helps students build knowledge of the diverse civilizations, cultures, and concepts.

B: Second Grade Social Studies includes history, geography, economics, and civics lessons plus additional resources for teachers and students.

This is a comprehensive course, integrating topics in civics and the arts. The course helps students build knowledge of the diverse civilizations, cultures, and concepts.

LANGUAGE ARTS

A: The course includes frequent read-alouds that help students build the background knowledge and vocabulary critical to listening and reading comprehension. Students learn by listening to nonfiction texts that include topics related to science and history. The first unit includes selections from The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame to reinforce understanding of story elements.

Students practice and build reading skills as they read selections in their readers. Many reading selections are informational texts that address topics related to science and history. Students also read excerpts from some classic tales, plus a variety of stories and myths from diverse groups.

During writing instruction, students use a writing process as they practice expository (cause and effect), narrative (story), and opinion writing.

Morphology lessons address reading and understanding words with common prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots. Morphology instruction also addresses the meaning of various prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

Grammar lessons address various speech and language-usage conventions (such as capitalization and punctuation). These specific grammar skills are then reinforced and applied in all writing exercises.

Spelling lessons include weekly word lists that focus on content words and words with morphological patterns taught in each unit. Spelling exercises provide students with opportunities to practice applying knowledge of letter–sound correspondences learned in earlier grades.

B: The course includes frequent read-alouds that help students build the background knowledge and vocabulary critical to listening and reading comprehension. Students learn by listening to nonfiction texts that include topics related to science and history.

Students practice and build reading skills as they read selections in their readers. Many reading selections are informational texts that address topics related to science and history. Students also read excerpts from some classic tales, plus a variety of stories and myths from diverse groups. Students have the opportunity to independently read a longer book that they select themselves.

During writing instruction, students use a writing process as they practice writing a narrative and a research paper.

Morphology lessons address reading and understanding words with common prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots. Morphology instruction also addresses the meaning of various prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

Grammar lessons address various speech and language-usage conventions (such as capitalization and punctuation). These specific grammar skills are then reinforced and applied in all writing exercises.

Spelling lessons include weekly word lists that focus on content words and words with morphological patterns taught in each unit. The spelling exercises provide students with opportunities to practice applying knowledge of letter–sound correspondences learned in earlier grades.

MATH

A: In this problem-based curriculum, students will build on their math skills through exploration with interactives and virtual manipulatives.

Students will represent and solve multiplication problems using picture and bar graphs. They will learn about the relationship between multiplication and division, place value, and the properties of operations to multiply and divide whole numbers within 100. They also represent and solve two-step word problems using all four operations.

They will learn about area concepts and relate area to multiplication and to addition as well as use place value understanding to round whole numbers and add and subtract within 1,000. They represent and solve two-step word problems using addition, subtraction, and multiplication and assess the reasonableness of answers.

B: In this problem-based curriculum, students will build on their math skills through exploration with interactives and virtual manipulatives.

Students will begin to develop an understanding of fractions and fraction equivalence by representing fractions on diagrams and number lines, generating equivalent fractions, and comparing fractions. They continue their study of measurement as they represent length data in halves and fourths of an inch on line plots. They learn about and estimate relative units of measure including weight, liquid volume, and time, and use the four operations to solve problems involving measurement. Students also continue their study of geometry as they reason about shapes and their attributes, with a focus on quadrilaterals. They solve problems involving the perimeter and area of shapes.

In the final unit of this course, students will prepare for Grade 4 by revisiting major work and fluency goals of the grade, applying their learning from the year.

SCIENCE

A: Grade 3 science builds on prior understanding of scientific topics to support increasingly sophisticated learning. Students will investigate forces; life cycles, traits, and variations; habitats and change; and weather and climate.

Students will develop and use scientific practices that give them firsthand experience in scientific inquiry, engineering, and technology. Throughout the course, scientific learning is connected to concepts across various disciplines, such as mathematics and literacy.

B: Grade 3 science builds on prior understanding of scientific topics to support increasingly sophisticated learning. Students will investigate forces; life cycles, traits, and variations; habitats and change; and weather and climate.

Students will develop and use scientific practices that give them firsthand experience in scientific inquiry, engineering, and technology. Throughout the course, scientific learning is connected to concepts across various disciplines, such as mathematics and literacy.

SOCIAL STUDIES

A: Grade 3 social studies is a comprehensive program that is meant to prepare students to actively participate in a democratic society. Students will learn about history and geography as they study world rivers, ancient Rome, the Vikings, the earliest Americans, and the thirteen colonies.

Projects that accompany each unit expand upon the historical and geographical learning and allow students to build an understanding of local history and geography, civics, and economics.

B: Grade 3 social studies is a comprehensive program that is meant to prepare students to actively participate in a democratic society. Students will learn about history and geography as they study world rivers, ancient Rome, the Vikings, the earliest Americans, and the thirteen colonies.

Projects that accompany each unit expand upon the historical and geographical learning and allow students to build an understanding of local history and geography, civics, and economics.

LANGUAGE ARTS

A: Students read from a variety of texts, including excerpts from Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson, Legends of King Arthur and His Knights, poetry, and informational texts about science and history topics.

Students use a writing process to develop several writings, including a memoir, a persuasive paragraph, a short story, a variety of poems, and shorter writing projects.

Morphology lessons address reading and understanding words with common prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots. Morphology instruction also addresses the meaning of various prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

Grammar lessons address various speech and language-usage conventions (such as capitalization and punctuation). These specific grammar skills are then reinforced and applied in all writing exercises.

Spelling lessons include weekly word lists that focus on content words and words with morphological patterns taught in each unit. The spelling exercises provide students with opportunities to practice applying knowledge of letter–sound correspondences learned in earlier grades.

B: Students read from a variety of texts, including an abridged version of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson and informational texts about science and history topics. Students have the opportunity to independently read a longer book that they select themselves.

Writing instruction centers on a comprehensive writing process and focuses on writing increasingly complex sentences, composing coherent paragraphs, and writing for a variety of purposes. Students develop a variety of writings including a cause-and-effect essay, an opinion essay, and a short story.

Morphology lessons address reading and understanding words with common prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots. Morphology instruction also addresses the meaning of various prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

Grammar lessons address various speech and language-usage conventions (such as capitalization and punctuation). These specific grammar skills are then reinforced and applied in all writing exercises.

Spelling lessons include weekly word lists that focus on content words and words with morphological patterns taught in each unit. The spelling exercises provide students with opportunities to practice applying knowledge of letter–sound correspondences learned in earlier grades.

MATH

S1: In this problem-based curriculum, students will build on their math skills through exploration with interactives and virtual manipulatives.

Students apply understanding of multiplication and area to work with factors and multiples. Students generate and reason about equivalent fractions and compare and order fractions and learn to add and subtract fractions with like denominators, and to add and subtract tenths and hundredths.

Finally, students will read, write, and compare numbers in decimal notation. They also extend place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers and add and subtract within 1,000,000.

S2: In this problem-based curriculum, students will build on their math skills through exploration with interactives and virtual manipulatives.

Students will focus on developing an understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division. They use this thinking to convert units of measure within a given system from larger to smaller units. Students multiply and divide multi-digit whole numbers using partial products and partial quotients strategies and solve multi-step problems using the four operations.

Students continue their study of geometry as they learn to draw and identify points, rays, segments, angles, and lines, including parallel and perpendicular lines. Students will learn how to use a protractor to measure, draw, and identify angles. They will classify triangles and quadrilaterals based on the properties of their side lengths and angles and learn about lines of symmetry in two-dimensional figures. They use their understanding of these attributes to solve problems, including problems involving perimeter and area.

In the final unit of this course, students will prepare for Grade 5 by revisiting major work and fluency goals of the grade, applying their learning from the year.

SCIENCE

S1: Grade 4 science builds on prior understanding of scientific topics to support increasingly sophisticated learning. Students will investigate energy transfer and transformation; waves; structures and functions of living things; processes that shape the earth; and using natural resources for energy.

Students will develop and use scientific practices that give them firsthand experience in scientific inquiry, engineering, and technology. Students will also have the opportunity to use problem-based learning to develop and present solutions based on learning, and, ideally, interact with their community. Throughout the course, scientific learning is connected to concepts across various disciplines, such as mathematics and literacy.

S2: Grade 4 science builds on prior understanding of scientific topics to support increasingly sophisticated learning. Students will investigate energy transfer and transformation; waves; structures and functions of living things; processes that shape the earth; and using natural resources for energy.

Students will develop and use scientific practices that give them firsthand experience in scientific inquiry, engineering, and technology. Students will also have the opportunity to use problem-based learning to develop and present solutions based on learning, and, ideally, interact with their community. Throughout the course, scientific learning is connected to concepts across various disciplines, such as mathematics and literacy.

SOCIAL STUDIES

S1: Grade 4 social studies is a comprehensive program that is meant to prepare students to actively participate in a democratic society. Students continue to build upon their knowledge of geography as they study world mountains. The age of exploration is covered and the historical focus shifts to American history topics such as the American Revolution, the Constitution, and early Presidents.

Projects that accompany each unit expand upon the historical and geographical learning and allow students to build an understanding of local history and geography, civics, and economics.

S2: Grade 4 social studies is a comprehensive program that is meant to prepare students to actively participate in a democratic society. Students continue to build upon their knowledge of geography as they study world mountains. The age of exploration is covered and the historical focus shifts to American history topics such as the American Revolution, the Constitution, and early Presidents.

Projects that accompany each unit expand upon the historical and geographical learning and allow students to build an understanding of local history and geography, civics, and economics.

LANGUAGE ARTS

S1: Students study contemporary and classic fiction, as well as informational texts. Readings include excerpts from the contemporary novel They Call Me Güero: A Border Kids Poems by David Bowles, an adaptation of the Adventures of Don Quixote, and a variety of informational texts related to historical topics.

Writing instruction centers on a comprehensive writing process and focuses on writing increasingly complex sentences, composing coherent paragraphs, and writing for a variety of purposes. Students develop a variety of writings, including a personal narrative, an informative report, a persuasive essay, and a research project.

Morphology lessons address reading and understanding words with common prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots. Morphology instruction also addresses the meaning of various prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

Grammar lessons address various speech and language-usage conventions (such as capitalization and punctuation). These specific grammar skills are then reinforced and applied in all writing exercises.

Spelling lessons include weekly word lists that focus on content words and words with morphological patterns taught in each unit. The spelling exercises provide students with opportunities to practice applying knowledge of letter–sound correspondences learned in earlier grades.

S2: Students study contemporary and classic fiction, as well as informational texts. Readings include an adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a novel that students select, poetry, and a variety of informational texts related to historical topics.

Writing instruction centers on a comprehensive writing process and focuses on writing increasingly complex sentences, composing coherent paragraphs, and writing for a variety of purposes. Students develop a variety of writings, including a friendly letter, a variety of original poems, and a persuasive essay.

Morphology lessons address reading and understanding words with common prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots. Morphology instruction also addresses the meaning of various prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

Grammar lessons address various speech and language-usage conventions (such as capitalization and punctuation). These specific grammar skills are then reinforced and applied in all writing exercises.

Spelling lessons include weekly word lists that focus on content words and words with morphological patterns taught in each unit. The spelling exercises provide students with opportunities to practice applying knowledge of letter–sound correspondences learned in earlier grades.

MATH

S1: In this problem-based curriculum, students will build on their math skills through exploration. Throughout this course, students will use interactives and virtual manipulatives to explore math concepts.

Students continue their study of geometry as they find the volume of right rectangular prisms and solid figures composed of two right rectangular prisms. They will then solve problems that involve the multiplication of a whole number and a fraction, including fractions greater than 1 as well as

multiply fractions by fractions and divide a whole number and a unit fraction.

Finally, students use the standard algorithm to multiply multi-digit whole numbers. They divide whole numbers up to four-digits by two-digits divisors using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.

S2: In this problem-based curriculum, students will build on their math skills through exploration. Throughout this course, students will use interactives and virtual manipulatives to explore math concepts.

Students will use their understanding of place value to round, compare, order, add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals. They will then solve multi-step problems involving measurement conversions, line plots, and fraction operations, including addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators.

Next, students plot coordinate pairs on a coordinate grid and classify triangles and quadrilaterals based on properties of side length and angle measure. They generate, identify, and graph relationships between corresponding terms in two numeric patterns, given two rules, and represent and interpret real world and mathematical problems on a coordinate grid.

In the final unit of this course, students will prepare for middle school by revisiting major work and fluency goals of the grade, applying their learning from the year.

SCIENCE

S1: Grade 5 science builds on prior understanding of scientific topics to support increasingly sophisticated learning. Students will investigate matter; energy and matter in ecosystems; modeling Earth’s systems; protecting Earth’s resources; and astronomy.

Students will develop and use scientific practices that give them firsthand experience in scientific inquiry, engineering, and technology. Students will also have the opportunity to use problem-based learning to develop and present solutions based on learning, and, ideally, interact with their community. Throughout the course, scientific learning is connected to concepts across various disciplines, such as mathematics and literacy.

S2: Grade 5 science builds on prior understanding of scientific topics to support increasingly sophisticated learning. Students will investigate matter; energy and matter in ecosystems; modeling Earth’s systems; protecting Earth’s resources; and astronomy.

Students will develop and use scientific practices that give them firsthand experience in scientific inquiry, engineering, and technology. Students will also have the opportunity to use problem-based learning to develop and present solutions based on learning, and, ideally, interact with their community. Throughout the course, scientific learning is connected to concepts across various disciplines, such as mathematics and literacy.

SOCIAL STUDIES

S1: Grade 5 social studies is a comprehensive program that is meant to prepare students to actively participate in a democratic society. Students continue to build upon their knowledge of geography as they focus on the physical features and climate of the United States. They learn about the ancient civilizations that paved the way for modern societies and systems. American history topics focus on westward expansion, before and after the Civil War.

Projects that accompany each unit expand upon the historical and geographical learning and allow students to build an understanding of local history and geography, civics, and economics.

S2: Grade 5 social studies is a comprehensive program that is meant to prepare students to actively participate in a democratic society. Students continue to build upon their knowledge of geography as they focus on the physical features and climate of the United States. They learn about the ancient civilizations that paved the way for modern societies and systems. American history topics focus on westward expansion, before and after the Civil War.

Projects that accompany each unit expand upon the historical and geographical learning and allow students to build an understanding of local history and geography, civics, and economics.

K-1 PE

Elementary PE K-1 helps young learners establish a basic understanding of health and fitness. Students focus on health-related fitness and learn how to become more fit and healthy. Topics of study include exercise safety, making healthy choices, nutrition, the benefits, components, and principles of fitness, basic anatomy and physiology, and values of cooperation and teamwork. In addition, students learn age-appropriate motor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills. Students are required to participate in regular physical activity

2-3 PE

Elementary PE 2-3 helps young learners establish a basic understanding of health and fitness. Students focus on health-related fitness and learn how to become more fit and healthy. Topics of study include warm-up and cool down, water safety, goal setting, nutrition, muscle strength and flexibility. In addition, students learn age-appropriate motor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills. Students are required to participate in regular physical activity.

4-5 PE

Elementary PE 4-5 helps young learners establish a basic understanding of health and fitness. Students focus on health-related fitness and learn how to become more fit and healthy. Topics of study include warm-up and cool down, water safety, goal setting, nutrition, muscle strength and flexibility. In addition, students learn age-appropriate motor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills. Students are required to participate in regular physical activity.

KINDERGARTEN MUSIC

In Music Kindergarten, students will build a musical foundation while learning tonality, timbre, texture, rhythm, dynamics, form, and melody. They will explore different movements, sing songs, and engage in creative musical play. This hands-on course will inspire young learners to become the best musicians they can be.

1ST GRADE MUSIC

In Music Grade One, students will build a foundation while exploring the elements—tonality, timbre, texture, rhythm, dynamics, form, and melody. Students will create and play their own musical instruments, sing new and familiar songs, and honor America and its cultural heritage through music.

2ND GRADE MUSIC

Second-grade students will embark on a musical journey where they develop critical listening skills and learn to recognize and describe different elements of music. They will explore how music has played a vital role in various cultures and historical periods, understanding its power to tell stories and convey emotions across different societies. Through interactive activities, they will develop foundational performance skills, such as singing and playing simple instruments while improving coordination and creativity.

3RD GRADE MUSIC

Embark on a musical journey with our Music Grade 3 course. This dynamic and engaging course helps students deepen their understanding of music through interactive lessons, creative activities, and performance opportunities. Students will explore musical concepts such as dynamics and tempo, along with a variety of musical styles and instruments. Through singing, movement, and listening exercises, students will enhance their musical skills and appreciation, fostering a lifelong love for music.

4TH GRADE MUSIC

Get ready to explore the creative world of music! Our fourth-grade students learn to compose, perform, and appreciate various musical styles. They discover the cultural significance of music throughout history, connecting it to other fields of study. As they develop essential skills, they also explore music’s impact on local and global communities.

5TH GRADE MUSIC

Ready to explore the amazing world of music? Join the Beat Buddies as you investigate artistic intent, compose original pieces, and perform a variety of musical styles. You’ll also uncover music’s past, its global influence, and how it connects to other subjects. Plus, you’ll find out about musical careers and how music shapes our communities!

KINDERGARTEN ART

This course provides a foundation for children’s inherent artistic imagination and creativity by sharing the basics of art and making art. Students are introduced to lines, circles, recognizing and using shapes, creating a collage, and concepts such as symmetry. Young artists will also explore a variety of media such as pastels, watercolors, crayons, tempera, and pencil drawing. A particular emphasis on this course is on creating works of art. In this semester students will work with clay, draw with pastels, make fingerprint flowers, draw barns and animals using shapes, and recognizing lines using the student’s name.

1ST GRADE ART

This course provides a foundation for children’s’ inherent artistic imagination and creativity by sharing the basics of art and making art. Students are introduced to primary colors, the color wheel, shapes such as lines and circles, and concepts such as symmetry. Young artists will also explore a variety of media such as pastels, watercolors, crayons, tempera, and pencil drawing. A particular emphasis on this course is on creating works of art. In this semester students will work create a watercolor tree, use a printing block, produce weather painting, and produce a watercolor painting.

2ND-5TH GRADE ART

The importance of fine arts is a benefit, not just to the older student and population, but is a necessary area of development for the young student who will benefit with it in all areas of education. Art provides an opportunity for children to develop the use of their senses directly and encourages the student to further develop what they already know as a source of knowledge and creativity. It is important for the student to make a connection between the verbal and visual; logic and emotions; imagination and reality. Art offers the student an opportunity to express feelings and emotions in their drawings and with color. The fine art program promotes self-esteem and self-awareness as it enhances personal fulfillment. Children have a wonderful imagination that, if encouraged, will be needed throughout their life. This program provides an opportunity for self-discipline through instruction and cooperation while providing the student with an opportunity for self-expression by using imaginative thinking for creative solutions. Again, this is a necessity in lifetime experiences. The student will see the artistic expressions and inventions from cultures around the world that are part of the history of mankind and development. Modern media provides many opportunities to the student. However, the student has the benefit to experience it more closely in art classes. Repetition, important for young children, is evident in these lessons. Repetition is provided at different age levels while using various tools and mediums. Home, family and friends, pets, and toys are the young student’s world. The student will begin with their personal world as they think they know it, and discover so much more about it. These lessons provide a deeper awareness of the world immediately around them, and eventually their journey will grow from there. Each student is an individual with unique ideas and talents. Our goal is to provide each student an opportunity for personal growth for themselves and the world in which we live.