English Language Arts (ELA)
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McGraw Hill Wonders — reading, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, comprehension, and writing.
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Phonics, decoding, and word recognition
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Reading fluency, accuracy, and expression
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Reading comprehension and identifying key details
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Main idea, story elements, character traits, and author's purpose
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Vocabulary development and spelling
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Writing complete sentences, paragraphs, narratives, and informational texts
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Grammar, punctuation, capitalization, speaking, and listening
Mathematics
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Amplify Desmos Math — conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning.
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Manipulatives, number lines, math centers, math journals, and small-group interventions. Hands-on activities and visual models
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Addition and subtraction within 1,000, with grade-appropriate strategies and fluency expectations
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Place value: hundreds, tens, and ones
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Mental math, estimation, and number sense
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One- and two-step word problems
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Foundations of multiplication through equal groups and arrays
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Measurement, money, and telling time
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Shapes, partitioning, and fractions as equal parts
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Collecting, representing, and interpreting data
Science
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Inspire Science -Hands-on experiments, science journals, STEM activities, models, and collaborative investigations.
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Life science: plants, animals, habitats, and ecosystems
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Physical science: properties of materials and changes caused by heating or cooling
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Earth and space science: landforms, water, and changes to Earth's surface
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Weather and seasonal observations
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Engineering and design challenges
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Making observations, asking questions, conducting investigations, and using evidence
Social Studies
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My World - Thematic units on Italian Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, AAPI Heritage Month, and other cultural observance.
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Families, schools, neighborhoods, and communities
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Citizenship, fairness, responsibility, and cooperation
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American symbols, holidays, and national traditions
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Historical figures and important events
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Maps, globes, geography, and landforms
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Basic economic concepts, including needs, wants, goods, and services
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Cultural traditions and contributions of diverse communities
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New Jersey history and local community connections
Health
- Health & Wellness McGraw Hill - Personal hygiene, nutrition, safety, emotional well-being, healthy habits, teamwork, movement skills, and physical fitness.