Iowa Core Standards *Guides our Reading, Social Studies, Math and Specials instruction -our literacy instruction is aligned with the Iowa Core Standards -these standards are used when creating our Literacy Units -learn more: www.educateiowa.gov/
*ST Math -an app we use on the Ipads daily -you might hear your student refer to this as JiJi math (the penguin's name is JiJi) -a visual learning program that deepens conceptual understanding -students can log on from home, just search for the website or free app -learn more: www.stmath.com/ -"Don’t settle for mere digitized math drills. ST Math is a visual instructional program that builds a deep conceptual understanding of math through rigorous learning and creative problem solving to engage, motivate and challenge PreK-8 students toward higher achievement." (excerpt from ST Math website)
*Fundations -a research-based literacy skills program -taught every day of the week to support and strengthen critical foundational skills -learn more: www.wilsonlanguage.com/programs/fundations/ Parent Information Packet