Curriculum Scope & Sequence
Unit 1 – All About Me
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Literacy: Letter A–C, name writing, “All About Me” journaling
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Numeracy: Counting 1–10, one-to-one correspondence
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Science & SEL: “My Five Senses” exploration; emotion-chart coloring
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Culture Corner: Families share “Hello” (or greeting) in their home language
Unit 2 – Stories & Sequence
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Literacy: Story elements (beginning, middle, end); sequencing practice
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Numeracy: Patterns (AB, AAB); sorting by attribute
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Science & SEL: Life cycle of a seed—plant beans and observe growth
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Culture Corner: Read or illustrate a folktale from another country
Unit 3 – Numbers in Nature
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Literacy: Labeling diagrams; key vocabulary (“count,” “more,” “less”)
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Numeracy: Number pairs to 10; simple addition with objects
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Science & SEL: Leaf-rubbings; classify by color/shape; measure leaf lengths
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Culture Corner: Nature word list in two languages
Unit 4 – Shapes & Structures
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Literacy: Shape vocabulary in sentences (“I see a ___.”)
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Numeracy: 2D & 3D shapes; combining shapes to create pictures
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Science & SEL: Build a small bridge model and test its stability
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Culture Corner: Explore traditional bridge designs around the world
Unit 5 – Rhymes & Rhythm
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Literacy: Nursery rhymes; syllable claps; rhyming word hunts
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Numeracy: Use tally marks to track rhyme discoveries
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Science & SEL: Sound-wave experiments with rubber bands; discuss “loud” vs. “soft”
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Culture Corner: Learn and perform a simple children’s song from another culture
Unit 6 – Measurement & Comparison
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Literacy: Descriptive writing (“longer,” “taller,” “heavier”)
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Numeracy: Measure with non-standard tools (blocks, paper clips)
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Science & SEL: Compare plant pot heights; graph the results
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Culture Corner: Families measure and share the sizes of common home objects
Unit 7 – Habitats & Homes
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Literacy: Read short informational texts; practice Q&A comprehension
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Numeracy: Graph favorite animals; estimate simple counts
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Science & SEL: Create shoebox habitats; discuss living-thing needs
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Culture Corner: Virtual “tour” descriptions of homes in different countries
Unit 8 – Time & Daily Routines
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Literacy: Sequence daily-routine sentences (“First I…, Then I…”)
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Numeracy: Tell time to the hour; sequence events on a timeline
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Science & SEL: Design a personal daily schedule; role-play “What time is it?”
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Culture Corner: Compare school-day or meal routines around the globe
Unit 9 – Weather & Seasons
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Literacy: Weather-word vocabulary; keep a simple weather journal
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Numeracy: Collect and graph daily weather observations
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Science & SEL: Simple thermometer experiments; create a seasonal collage
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Culture Corner: Learn about seasonal festivals (e.g., Diwali, Carnival)
Unit 10 – Money & Exchange
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Literacy: Write shopping lists; label coin names
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Numeracy: Identify coins; make sums up to 10 ¢ with play money
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Science & SEL: “Classroom store” role-play with play money
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Culture Corner: Explore currencies and typical prices in another country
Unit 11 – Community Helpers
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Literacy: Develop interview questions; write thank-you notes
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Numeracy: Read simple maps; plot grid coordinates (A–D/1–5)
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Science & SEL: Create paper-plate puppets of community helpers; discuss their roles
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Culture Corner: Share a story about a community helper from abroad
Unit 12 – Reflections & Portfolios
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Literacy: Compile favorite writings and drawings into a “My Year” booklet
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Numeracy: Play review games; self-assessment checklists
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Science & SEL: Present a “What I’ve Learned” gallery; reflect on growth
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Culture Corner: Family-share day—each family presents a cultural artifact
How to Use:
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Duration: Aim for 2–3 weeks per unit, but adjust to family pace.
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Materials: Each unit includes a PDF Activity Guide with step-by-step instructions.
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Delivery: Self-paced online modules; weekly guides; upload Culture Corner projects to your portal.
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