1st Grade
Community Partners: Canine Companions Rescue Center & Paws With A Cause
Through their unit on Animal Friends, the 1st Grade students learn about the reciprocal relationship of helping each other. Students partner with the Canine Companions Rescue Center as they learn how the shelter provides for the basic needs of homeless and abused animals. They make dog toys as well as hold a donation drive for much needed supplies for the shelter. They also sponsor a “Pop Cans for Pooches” drive and collect money to donate to Paws with a Cause. First Graders learn that these animals play an important role in helping many people with disabilities and special needs.
Curriculum Connections: This project relates to 1st Grade curriculum in the areas of English Language Arts, Math and Science. In the English Language Arts domain, students will listen and respond to guest speakers and literature. They will write for a variety of purposes including letters, informational pieces and reflections. Math activities include graphing, sorting and counting money. This project also ties directly to the life sciences unit on animals. With regard to Social Studies, students will participate in activities related to citizenship and civic engagement.
Curriculum Connections: This project relates to 1st Grade curriculum in the areas of English Language Arts, Math and Science. In the English Language Arts domain, students will listen and respond to guest speakers and literature. They will write for a variety of purposes including letters, informational pieces and reflections. Math activities include graphing, sorting and counting money. This project also ties directly to the life sciences unit on animals. With regard to Social Studies, students will participate in activities related to citizenship and civic engagement.