December 2024
Educational Curriculum Calendar Guide
The first day of each month the KWL (K-Know, W-Want to know, L-Learned) Chart is created. This assesses the students’ knowledge on the monthly idea and is updated throughout the month.
Two exploration days are planned each month to explore the students’ interests based on discussion of the KWL Chart.
One day each month is dedicated to anti-bullying activities, using the Teaching Tolerance curriculum.
The last Friday of this month will incorporate a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activity.
Big Idea
Ringing in the Holiday Season
Essential Questions
1) What holiday does your family celebrate?
2) How do you decorate your home for the season?
3) How do our traditions differ amongst each other?
Vocabulary
dreidel, celebrate, sleigh, weave
Spanish Vocabulary
trompo, celebrar, trineo, tejido
Monthly Calendar
December Curriculum calendar:
Educational Concepts (2024-2025)