KG_UnderstandingOurEnvironment_22-23

SuperUnit Launch : February 6th, 2023 Field Trip(s) : Crescent Park Guest Speaker(s ): Mr. Sang Project : Students will complete an individual project to demonstrate their understanding of a living thing of their choice. Core Values : ● Academic Excellence (self-management) ● Sense of Self (sense of community, leadership) ● Respect for All (respect for life) ● Balance in Life (ecosystems) ● Dedicated Service (social and environmental responsibility) SuperUnit Celebration : Week of March 27th, 2023 Physical Development and Motor Skills: ● The child will use senses (sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste) to explore the environment and process information. Social and Emotional Development: ● The child will demonstrate an awareness and need to protect his/her environment. Approaches to Play and Learning: ● The child will sustain attention to a specific activity and demonstrate persistence. ● The child will demonstrate interest and curiosity. Communication, Language and Literacy: ● The child will acquire meaning from a variety of materials read to him/her. ● The child will use writing for a variety of purposes. Cognitive Development and General Knowledge: ● The child will explore patterns and classification (sorting). ● The child will manipulate, compare, describe relationships, and solve problems using number and quantity. ● The child will demonstrate knowledge related to living things and their environment. Focus on Learning by Developmental Domain Enduring Understanding: All Living Things Can Ob Highlights of Learning Experiences