1. Welcome to First Grade CATS Mrs. Kamper, Mrs. Ranson, & Ms. Vogelpohl
Introduce selves

2. CATS students are . . . Often perfectionists and idealists
Asynchronous
Sequential or spatial
Problem solvers
“Tell me, I forget, show me, I remember, Involve me, I understand.” -Carl Orff
Crystal:
Often perfectionists and idealists which can lead to fear of failure
Asynchronous - For example, a 5-year-old may be able to read and comprehend a third-grade book but may not be able to write legibly
Spatial learners may not know how they got a "right answer." Sequential learners may get lost in the steps leading to the right answer.
Gifted children are problem solvers. They benefit from working on open-ended, interdisciplinary problems; for example, how to solve a shortage of community resources. Gifted students often refuse to work for grades alone

3. CATS Curriculum
Encourages students to apply critical-thinking skills and to become self- directed learners. It incorporates the regular curriculum but differs in content, process, product, pacing, and environment.
Crystal

4. Classroom Routines Class Store Snack Arrival / Dismissal
Communication (REMIND; FB; Instagram, , blog)
Daily Folder / Parent Communication
Crystal

5. CATS Curriculum Goals I: Acceleration II: Integration
III: Inquiry and Motivation
IV: Critical Thinking
V: Communication and Collaboration
Leah:
rdg., math- 2nd grade
Sci, ss, - 1st grade

6. Math Place Value and Number sense Operations and Algebraic thinking
Geometry
Measurement
Data
*Children will be pre and post tested in each of these categories.
Misty

7. Language Arts 6+1 Writing Writer’s Process
Conventions, sentence fluency, organization, voice,
word choice, ideas, presentation
Writer’s Process
Brainstorming
Drafting
Revision
Editing
Publishing
Genres: Narrative, Nonfiction, Persuasive
Leah
Informative/non-fiction and fiction

8. Language Arts Guided Reading Groups Literacy Stations Words Their Way
Journeys
Junior Great stories
Book clubs
Literacy Stations
Tied to reading and language objectives
Independent and self-paced work on weekly concepts
Words Their Way
Leah
Informative/non-fiction and fiction

9. Science Digestive, Respiratory, and Circulatory Systems
Inventors and their Inventions
Laws of Motion
States of Matter
Biomes
Earth Materials
Simple Machines
Misty

10. Social Studies American History: Exploration and Colonization
Pilgrims Interact: Simulation
Government & Roles of Citizenship
Tribes
American Symbols and Monuments
Ancient Civilizations (Egypt)
Crystal

11. Homework

12. Homework

13. Grades 5 4 3 2 1
Leah
89 great
80 good
79 ehh

14. Fun Stuff/ Parent Opportunities
Class Parties
Birthdays
Field Trips
Lego Discovery Center
Odyssey
Idea Museum
Talent Share
Art Masterpiece
Leah:
Field trips: Audubon
Idea Museum
IMAX/play

15. Communication
Front Office: (480) Website:
Misty

16. “Curiosity is the engine of achievement.” – Sir Ken Robinson