Fundations
Each classroom, K-3, at Jefferson Elementary School will be using a program called Fundations. These lessons will be taught daily.
Fundations is a systematic program in the foundational skills for reading and spelling, emphasizing phonemic awareness, phonics-word study, high-frequency word study, fluency, vocabulary, handwriting, and spelling. Each week students will receive a homework packet that will address the skills taught that week in school. In the beginning of each unit, you will receive an informational packet about how to help coach your child at home. Each unit lasts from 2-5 weeks. In place of weekly spelling tests, there will be end of unit tests. Sample spelling words can be found in the weekly homework packets that will be included in later units. Students will be tested on words that utilize the phonics skill taught during the unit. |