KATHY NUTLEY , Principal
20 ISLAND AVENUE - MADISON, CONNECTICUT 06443
Tel 203-245-6450 - Fax 203-245-6456

A balanced approach to literacy instruction that uses multiple materials in varied settings for skills development in these areas:

• Writer’s Workshop
• Guided Reading
• Phonics
• Read Alouds
• Journal Writing
• Poetry
• Spelling

The Mimosa, “Growing with Mathematics” is the foundation for a program that makes wide use of manipulatives to develop concepts and skills in these areas:

• Computation
• Reasoning
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Prediction
• Mathematics in daily life
• Communication

The nature and history of earth, space, and physical sciences as well as an understanding of like processes, environment, and technology is explored through the study of these units:

• Our Big Wet World: oceanography, habitats, bodies of water
• Cycles: solar system, days of the week, months, plants, animals, seasons
• Physics: movement

Social Studies

An understanding of who we are as members of a community and the United States is developed through the study of:

• Society-community
• Government-U.S. constitution, government structures
• Economics-consumers & producers, wants and needs
• Geography-mapping skills
• Environment- Earth Day, recycling

• Art
• Music

• Physical Education
• Library

The following areas of study are included in a comprehensive integrated program:

• Safety
• First Aid
• Personal Health
• Nutrition