• • Read a variety of genres of literature centered on specific topics
• • Develop and practice spelling words and vocabulary words
• • Continue to develop and practice the writing process using a variety of styles
• • Introduce and practice writing concepts, writing mechanics, DeNealian, sentence structure, and grammar and usage
• • Develop and practice a variety of comprehension strategies
• • Continue to develop listening, organizational and study skills

• • Expect quick recall of addition and subtraction skills, practicing daily
• • Develop skills in place value, money, adding and subtracting with and without regrouping, linear measurement, geometric and fractional concepts in relationship to measurement and introduction to multiplication
• • Number routines that include time, calendar, estimation and temperature
• • Be able to communicate mathematical ideas, work in cooperative learning groups, and understand mathematical terms

• • Use appropriate tools to gather data and draw conclusions
• • Develop a scientific vocabulary
• • Carry out, record, and develop simple experiments individually and in a group situation
• • Engage in the study of plants, animals, habitats (land and water), weather, sun and earth, and matter
• • Develop ways to communicate findings using both oral and written expressions

• • Develop an understanding about the Earth using map and globe skills
• • Engage in discussions on the continent, country, state, county and community
• • Develop ways to communicate ideas orally, in written expressions and through presentations

These subjects are part of a sequence of courses per the Kuwait Ministry of Education main curriculum regarding arabic and religious education. AFL for foreigners and/or students who speak arabic as a second language is also offered. Arabic is scheduled once a day, everyday of the week for all grades. Religion/Quran is scheduled 3 times a week.

• • Continue competency in managing body
• • Demonstrate teamwork in the performance of group activities
• • Show good sportsmanship and teamwork in games and activities
• • Demonstrate flexibility, strength, speed, and agility
• • Develop eye-hand and eye-hand-feet, skip alternating legs, hop, run backwards, and gallop

• • Practice identifying crescendo, decrescendo, same/different rhythms, jogging and galloping rhythms.
• • Develop strategies in playing ORFF instruments using techniques in play broken bordun and solid bordun
• • Folk dancing
• • Participate in choral presentations

• • Understand basic art terms
• • Apply basic principles of design
• • Gain an understanding of warm and cool colors, similarities, and differences, line structure, and recognize textural qualities
• • Use a variety of media to create art projects

• • Continue to review computer basics and keyboarding skills
• • Continue to develop proficiency in word processing, drawing and graphics, peripherals, presentations, electronic references, internet, and spreadsheet
• • Introduce digital photography and Adobe Photoshop
• • Continue to use the computer as a tool to enhance the learning process through curriculum integration in the classroom
• • Understand the importance of internet safety

• • Continue to review skills learned in previous grades
• • Identify and locate collection of materials
• • Locate information using the automated card catalog
• • Identify shelf arrangement, use shelf markers to reshelf books, alphabetizing of books on shelves, and non fiction materials
• • Continue to develop an appreciation for literature and story telling