The Social Curriculum
In first grade we will begin the year by emphasizing the social curriculum. Our focus during the first six weeks of school is creating a positive and collaborative classroom climate. In respectful and proactive ways, the children are taught expectations for behavior, care for themselves and each other, and the skills necessary to be independent and motivated learners.
The academic curriculum is gradually introduced in these first six weeks, while the social curriculum is emphasized. Children use their academic skills in activities that lead to group building, care for each other and our classroom, and exploration of the possibilities for future learning.
Our hope is that children begin the year feeling confident about academic skills in non-threatening ways before plunging into new academic work. This is also a critical time for us to observe and assess each child’s present social behaviors, knowledge and skills so that we can group accordingly. Then we can best provide learning experiences to meet individual needs.
Source: The Responsive Classroom
Northeast Foundation for Children
In first grade we will begin the year by emphasizing the social curriculum. Our focus during the first six weeks of school is creating a positive and collaborative classroom climate. In respectful and proactive ways, the children are taught expectations for behavior, care for themselves and each other, and the skills necessary to be independent and motivated learners.
The academic curriculum is gradually introduced in these first six weeks, while the social curriculum is emphasized. Children use their academic skills in activities that lead to group building, care for each other and our classroom, and exploration of the possibilities for future learning.
Our hope is that children begin the year feeling confident about academic skills in non-threatening ways before plunging into new academic work. This is also a critical time for us to observe and assess each child’s present social behaviors, knowledge and skills so that we can group accordingly. Then we can best provide learning experiences to meet individual needs.
Source: The Responsive Classroom
Northeast Foundation for Children