One lesson from each grade level is provided as an example of the curriculum. Each grade level has seven units

which are titled after the seven basic principles and standards. These can be accessed using the tabs on the left.

The following is a brief description of resources included with the curriculum.

Worksheets are those items that students will be writing, coloring, cutting, or gluing, etc.  These should be sent home

with the students or displayed in the classroom as the lesson directs.  Blackline Masters (a copy of every Worksheet) is

the last section of each grade level.  The page number for each Worksheet is in parentheses and is printed with the

Worksheet's name under the Resources included section.  The Blackline Master page number is printed in brackets next

to the curriculum page number.  For example, "Worksheet:  A Picture of Myself (pg. 15) [Blackline pg. 2]".

Journal Pages are similar to worksheets in that they are intended for use by the students.  They are set apart from

worksheets because they have a higher level of importance.  Journal Pages help students think about each character

concept on an individual level.  Space for writing and drawing is provided.

Patterns are those items that the teacher will color, cut, glue, construct, or display for use as part of the lesson.

Stories are just that - stories.  They supplement the lesson by providing examples of the concept(s) and/or skill(s)

being taught.

Problem Solvers are stories provided for use with any game that is included as an activity in the lesson.

Parent Letters are letters sent home with the student to his/her parent or caregiver.  Parent letters in Spanish are included.

Lesson Supplements are items that are used in the lesson and are not printed in the columns of the lesson text.  These

include Practice Situations, P.E. Activities, and any other lesson supplements other that Directions and Patterns.

Posters are display items that give a step-by-step process for some of the skill elements.

Directions are instructions for activities to be used during the lesson or instructions for the construction of Patterns or 

Worksheets.

Extra Activities are those activities that are provided for use to reinforce the concept(s)/skill(s) being taught, but are

optional and not used in the lesson.