Curriculum
All CMS Pre-K classrooms use Opening the World of Learning (OWL). OWL is an integrated curriculum that provides early literacy curriculum and seamlessly weaves solid content that captures children's natural curiosity about the world into an activity-centered day. The curriculum covers all domains of learning: Language and Literacy, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, The Arts, Physical Development, and Social and Emotional Development.
OWL curriculum consists of 6 units
Family September 22- October 22nd
During this unit we will read Oonga Boonga, Noisy Nora,Peter's Chair, Whistle For Willie, Corduroy
Friends October 24th-November 30th
During this unit we will read The Little Red Hen Makes Pizza, A Letter to Amy, Matthew and Tilly,Dandelion, Hooray a Piñata
Wind and Water December 1st-January 20th
During this unit we will read Gilberto and the Wind, One Dark Night, Rabbits and Raindrops,The Snowy Day, A Hat for Minerva Louise
World of Colors January 24th-February 29th
During this unit we will read The Lion and the Little Red Bird, Max's Dragon Shirt, Dog's Colorful Day, Dear Juno
Shadows and Reflections March 5th-April 30th
During this unit we will read Play With Me, The Puddle Pail, Raccoon on His Own, Dreams, Kitten for a Day
Things That Grow May 1st-June 8th
During this unit we will read I Heard Said the Bird, Bigger, Make Way for Ducklings, The Ugly Vegetable
OWL curriculum consists of 6 units
Family September 22- October 22nd
During this unit we will read Oonga Boonga, Noisy Nora,Peter's Chair, Whistle For Willie, Corduroy
Friends October 24th-November 30th
During this unit we will read The Little Red Hen Makes Pizza, A Letter to Amy, Matthew and Tilly,Dandelion, Hooray a Piñata
Wind and Water December 1st-January 20th
During this unit we will read Gilberto and the Wind, One Dark Night, Rabbits and Raindrops,The Snowy Day, A Hat for Minerva Louise
World of Colors January 24th-February 29th
During this unit we will read The Lion and the Little Red Bird, Max's Dragon Shirt, Dog's Colorful Day, Dear Juno
Shadows and Reflections March 5th-April 30th
During this unit we will read Play With Me, The Puddle Pail, Raccoon on His Own, Dreams, Kitten for a Day
Things That Grow May 1st-June 8th
During this unit we will read I Heard Said the Bird, Bigger, Make Way for Ducklings, The Ugly Vegetable