January 2026
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
Becoming Time Travelers
Essential Questions
1) What time period would you most want to travel to?
2) What would you tell someone in the past about the future?
3) What is a sun-dial?
Vocabulary
history, events, documentation, time capsule
Spanish Vocabulary
Historia, eventos, documentación, cápsula del tiempo
Monthly Calendar
January 2026 Curriculum calendar:
Educational Concepts (2025-2026)