Curriculum Theme Map: Semester 1

  • Week 1: Welcome

    Week 1: Welcome
    Meet your teacher, learn classroom rules, learn names of classmates, assign weekly helpers & line leaders.
  • Week 2: All About Me

    Week 2: All About Me
    Create a family tree, participate in show-and-tell, & discover similarities & differences between classmates.
  • Week 3: Safety

    Week 3: Safety
    Learn about safety at home, on the playground, in the car & on your bicycle. What is good touch and bad touch?
  • Week 4: Body Care

    Week 4: Body Care
    Learn about first aid, cleanliess, physical activity & dental care.
  • Week 5: Food=Fuel

    Week 5: Food=Fuel
    Learn about the food pyramid & proper nutrition.
  • Week 6: Change Over Time

    Week 6: Change Over Time
    Learn about height, weight, problem-solving & compare shapes.
  • Week 7: It's Time for Fall

    Week 7: It's Time for Fall
    Learn about the signs of fall, complete paper plate-pumpkin activity & create fall corn-on-the-cob.
  • Week 8: More About Fall

    Week 8: More About Fall
    Learn about bird migration & animal adaptation. Read aloud fall poems.
  • Week 9: End of Fall

    Week 9: End of Fall
    Learn about harvest & weather.
  • Week 10: Five Senses

    Week 10: Five Senses
    Identify different textures, different odors & complete sound activity.
  • Week 11: Five Senses

    Week 11: Five Senses
    Learn the characteristics of the tongue & complete tasting activity. Discuss vibration and rhythm.
  • Week 12: Family Traditions

    Week 12: Family Traditions
    Concentrate on holidays & learn what traditions are.
  • Week 13: Around the World

    Week 13: Around the World
    Learn about land, water & Tennessee. Complete globe activity.
  • Week 14: Here Comes Winter!

    Week 14: Here Comes Winter!
    Focus on winter words & weather. Learn about hibernation.
  • Week 15: It's Getting Cold

    Week 15: It's Getting Cold
    Learn about thermometers and dressing for winter. Read aloud winter poems.
  • Week 16: Let It Snow!

    Week 16: Let It Snow!
    Learn about frost & snow. Complete snowflake activity.