K - 5 Curriculum
Select a subject from the list below to learn more about the curriculum.
- Art
- Farm to School
- History & Social Studies
- Library
- Literacy
- Math
- Music
- PE
- Science
- Spanish
- STEM (3-5)
Art
Scope & Sequence
The grade level scope and sequence for FES Art is updated throughout the year.
Read the current K-2 Art scope and sequence
Read the current 3-5 Art scope and sequence
Farm to School
History & Social Studies
Library
Scope & Sequence
The grade level scope and sequence for FES Library is updated throughout the year.
Read the current K-5 Library scope and sequence
Additional Resources
Literacy
Overview
Our reading and writing units are often integrated with social studies and science and are currently undergoing a review and realignment process. Phonics and word study are taught separately. The scope and sequence for K-2 phonics is included below. Our approach to literacy instruction is guided by the 5 Pillars of Early Literacy. We utilize a variety of curricular resources and common assessments. Some of the instructional practices included in our literacy blocks are listed below.
Phonological Awareness
Phonological Awareness: The ability to identify and manipulate sounds that make up speech.
Grades PK - 2: Students play and manipulate sounds in words presented auditorily by practicing
- Substituting, deleting, adding word parts, and sounds;
- Blending sounds together to make whole words;
- Rhyming & alliteration;
- Segmenting (breaking apart) sounds & syllables in words; and by
- Participating in shared reading experiences
Phonics
Phonics: The ability to match sounds to letters or letter groups.
- Students cont. to play and manipulate sounds in words
- Sequential introduction of word patterns
- Activities to learn word families & word pattern chunks
- Focus on sounding out words and stretching through the sounds
- Shared reading experiences
Grades 3-5
- Word Study (vocab, spelling & phonics)
- The study of: Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes, plurals, contractions, vocabulary
- Read alouds that include complex language
Fluency
Fluency: The ability to read accurately and at a pace that conveys comprehension
Grades K-2
- Rereading familiar texts to practice phrasing, pace, and punctuation
- Reader’s Theater opportunities
- Practicing reading text aloud
- Beginning instruction in understanding punctuation, intonation & pace when reading
Grades 3-5
- Reading scripts
- Poetry
- Performance
- Practicing reading sections of text aloud
- Understanding punctuation, intonation & pace when reading
Vocabulary
Vocabulary: Understanding of word meanings
Grades K-2
- Shared reading experiences
- Content area texts to build content vocabulary
- Read alouds at a higher comprehension level
Grades 3-5
- Explicit instruction
- Includes multiple exposures to words that are connected to topics of study/texts
- Student friendly definitions provided
- Read alouds at a higher comprehension level
Comprehension
Comprehension: Making meaning from written text and spoken language
Grades PK - 5:
- Interaction with rich & relevant Sci & SS topics
- Developing verbal reasoning skills through focusing on the text
- Regular opportunities to analyze texts through an analysis of explicit information & by making inferences
- Instruction that includes attention to story structure & a variety of informational text types
- Understanding language structure through sentence analysis before, during & after reading (2-5)
- Grammar & syntax instruction that is embedded in authentic writing (2-5)
Math
Overview
At FES, we're passionate about giving your child the best math education to prepare them for college and their future careers. We want to share with you our exciting approach to teaching math, which we believe will help your child succeed.
We've adopted Illustrative Mathematics, a modern and engaging way to learn math. With this approach, our teachers focus on teaching the most important math concepts and skills. This means your child gets the time they need to really understand these essential ideas, both throughout the year and as they move up through different grades.
But here's the fun part – our teachers also use exciting, real-world examples to make math come to life. This not only helps your child learn but also sparks a genuine interest in math. We want them to see that math isn't just about numbers; it's a powerful tool for solving real problems.
We're committed to helping your child succeed in math and beyond. So, if you ever have any questions or want to learn more about our approach, feel free to reach out to your child's teacher or the FES Math Coach.
Scope & Sequence
Visit the FES K-5 web page for curriculum information and resources by grade level.
Standards
Read the Maine Department of Education Standards for K-5 math