The Bolles School

• Read a variety of literature daily and make age appropriate selections
• Practice and develop a variety of comprehension strategies
• Practice writing concepts, writing mechanics, cursive, sentence structure, and grammar and usage
• Develop and practice spelling words and vocabulary words
• Continue to develop and practice the writing process using a variety of styles
• Continue to develop listening, organizational and study skills

• Continue to improve addition and subtraction skills using multi digit numbers
• Expect quick recall of multiplication skills and practice daily
• Develop skills with multiplication and division skills whole numbers,  place value, develop fractional understanding, and use measurement skills to define 2-dimensional shapes
• Number routines that include time, calendar, estimation, and temperature
• Be able to communicate mathematical ideas, work in cooperative learning groups, and understand mathematical terms

• Use appropriate tools to gather data and draw conclusions
• Develop a scientific vocabulary
• Carry out, record, and develop simple experiments individually and in group situations
• Engage in studies of earth science and life science
• Develop ways to communicate findings both oral and written expressions

• Explore Jacksonville’s history both past and present
• Engage in discussions about communities, geography, manufacture, US government, map skills, and large cities in America
• Learn the fifty states and their abbreviations using a US map
• Develop ways to communicate ideas orally, in written expressions and through presentations
• Develop strategies to work effectively and efficiently in small groups

• Continue to develop French speaking skills with a greater emphasis on reading and writing
• Continue to develop vocabulary in the areas of greetings, colors, manners, numbers to 100, weather, simple sentences, personal belongings, food, days, rooms in the house, and animals
• Explore cultural experiences and customs from France with a “trip” to France to view monuments, visit cafes, and hotspots.

• Continue competency in managing body
• Demonstrate teamwork in the performance of group activities
• Show good sportsmanship and teamwork in games and activities
• Demonstrate flexibility, strength speed, and agility
• Continue to develop in the areas of catching, kicking, striking, dribbling, and  rolling

FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

• Listen, hear and sing melody and harmony
• Practice identifying between loud and soft, forte, fortissimo, pianissimo, tone color, tempo changes, rhythms,  flats and harps
• Develop strategies in playing the ORFF instruments using techniques in play solid, broken, and crossover bordun
• Begin to develop skills using the recorder
• Folk dancing
• Participate in choral presentations

• Develop critical thinking, character development, structure concepts, line interpretation, and imagery by using creative dramatics, mime, poetry reading and interpretations and small in-class scenes
• Use vocal and facial expressions for characterization
• Develop stage presence
• Develop and practice public speaking techniques

• Understand basic art terms
• Apply basic principals of design
• Recognize all primary and secondary colors, intermediate hues, changes in value and intensity, textures and patterns, likenesses and differences, and characteristics of art
• Use a variety of media to create art projects

• Continue to review computer basics and keyboarding skills
• Continue developing proficiency in word processing, drawing and graphics, peripherals, presentations with an emphasis on power point, electronic references, digital photography, Adobe Photoshop, and internet
• Continue to use the computer as a tool to enhance the learning process through curriculum integration in the classroom
• Understand the importance of internet safety

• Continue to review skills learned in previous grades
• Identify and locate collection of materials
• Locate information using the automated card catalog and begin basic research skills using a variety of references
• Use the parts of the book to locate information, use appropriate reference sources to locate information, and identify numerical arrangement of non-fiction materials
• Continue to develop an appreciation for literature and story telling
• Continue to develop and demonstrate skills in self awareness, relationships, decision making and safety awareness