The Block Academy's Builders Curriculum
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M6 = Mega-Learning
1) Meaningful: Offers a solid foundation that is layered, sequenced and integrated.
2) Multifaceted: Literature rich, literacy-based, but comprehensive with art, music, sensory, math, science and motor skills.
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3) Motivational: Developmentally appropriate activities engage and motivate the learner
4) Manipulative: Incorporates hands-on, experiential learning
5) Markers: Benchmarks for success, based on standards, with assessment components built-in.
6) Mastery: Moves the child from exposure to mastery. Presents a gradual release of responsibility which moves the student from being a dependent learner to an autonomous, independent learner.
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| Overview:
* Research-based
* 10 Titles (10 months): Detailed lesson ppplans 6 to 8 hours/day
* Embedded assessment
* Multi-modal approach and unique ppmethod reaches multiple learning styles |
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* Family literacy component: weekly newsletter
* Literacy theme integration for holistic learning: |
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Math and Science
Sensory Motor Integration
Music
Physical Education |
Art
Learning Centers
Snack Ideas |
* Phonemic explanations for each letter in the unit
* Adaptations for English-language learners
* Adaptations for delayed and exceptional children
* Adaptations for physical disabilities
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