January 2025
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
Walking the Global Runway
Essential Questions
1) What are traditional clothes worn from other countries?
2) How can we express ourselves through fashion choices?
3) What do different colors symbolize?
Vocabulary
seamstress, fashion, confidence, cultural
Spanish Vocabulary
costurera, moda, confianza, cultural
Monthly Calendar
January Curriculum calendar:
Educational Concepts (2024-2025)