+ Contact Info + Emergency Info Search the site:   + Curriculum + Curriculum Guides by Grade Printable version Curriculum Guides by Grade District 41 is working to align all core curriculum areas with the Illinois Learning Standards. These standards can be found on the Illinois State Board of Education website www.isbe.net Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | Learning Together In Kindergarten Kindergarten is a time when children begin to learn respect for self and others, self-control, and above all, joy in learning. They form relationships and learn to work with others as well as independently. They develop the ability to verbalize thoughts and needs to teachers and peers, and they explore ideas in creative ways as they expand their imaginations. The information below provides an overview of kindergarten and is by no means a comprehensive representation of the rich and varied learning experiences that go on in your child's classroom. View/Print Kindergarten Curriculum Guide Learning Together In 1st Grade A big milestone associated with first grade is learning to read. Some students are already reading when they come to first grade, and others develop reading skills a bit later. First grade is a time when students are eager to express themselves and develop strong attachments to their teachers, while at the same time gaining a bit of independence in their schoolwork. The information below provides an overview of first grade and is by no means a comprehensive representation of the rich and varied learning experiences that go on in your child’s classroom. View/Print 1st grade Curriculum Guide Learning Together In 2nd Grade Second graders continue to work in every area of basic skills, are excited by new and interesting information and are able to persist in their work longer than in first grade. Fine motor skills are improving and this may be evident in their written work. While second graders are noticeably more “grown up” they often demonstrate younger behavior, especially when they are under stress. The information below provides an overview of second grade and is by no means a comprehensive representation of the rich and varied learning experiences that go on in your child’s classroom. View/Print 2nd grade Curriculum Guide Learning Together In 3rd Grade Third graders will show interest in a broader range of reading material and are able to include more detail in their work. than formerly. They are able to take on more responsibility and show an interest in their own ethics and behavior and that of those around them as they expand their world. The information below provides an overview of third grade and is by no means a comprehensive representation of the rich and varied learning experiences that go on in your child’s classroom. View/Print 3rd grade Curriculum Guide Learning Together In 4th Grade Fourth-graders often are especially curious about how things work and like to experiment for themselves. They exhibit more self-motivation than in earlier years, and like to classify and identify things while collecting facts and figures. The information below provides an overview of fourth grade and is by no means a comprehensive representation of the rich and varied learning experiences that go on in your child’s classroom. View/Print 4th grade Curriculum Guide Learning Together In 5th Grade In fifth grade, students may be ready take on more leadership in the school and in the classroom, and are encouraged to assume more responsibility for managing their own work and personal time.The information below provides an overview of fifth grade and is by no means a comprehensive representation of the rich and varied learning experiences that go on in your child’s classroom. View/Print 5th grade Curriculum Guide Learning Together In 6th Grade Sixth grade is a time of marked physical and intellectual growth. Most sixth graders are ready to become more independent thinkers and workers and to learn to think in more abstract terms. The information below provides an overview of sixth grade and is by no means a comprehensive representation of the rich and varied learning experiences that go on in your child’s classroom. View/Print 6th grade Curriculum Guide Learning Together In 7th Grade Seventh graders often begin to show more confidence in themselves, both academically and socially. They can also demonstrate tremendous enthusiasm even as they test limits. The information below provides an overview of seventh grade and is by no means a comprehensive representation of the rich and varied learning experiences that go on in your child’s classroom. View/Print 7th grade Curriculum Guide Learning Together In 8th Grade Eighth grade is a time of dramatic physical, emotional and academic growth. Students may need more reflective time and may seem withdrawn as they think things over. At the same time, they like to incorporate their developing sense of humor into their projects. The information below provides an overview of eighth grade and is by no means a comprehensive representation of the rich and varied learning experiences that go on in your child’s classroom. View/Print 8th grade Curriculum Guide

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