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Florida and Ohio Discover the World of K-2 Literacy with Amplify CKLA

is a high-quality literacy curriculum that aligns to our Florida and Ohio state standards. This school year, students will explore a myriad of topics while gaining deeper knowledge in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.Ìý

Are you ready to set sail on a year-long reading and writing adventure from your classroom? Well, come aboard and let’s go! Let us travel through the world of literacy with Amplify CKLA! Ìý

KindergartenÌý 1st GradeÌý 2nd GradeÌý
Nursery Rhymes & FablesÌý Fables & StoriesÌý Fairy Tales & Tall TalesÌý
The Five SensesÌý The Human BodyÌý Early Asian CivilizationsÌý
StoriesÌý Different Lands, Similar StoriesÌý The Ancient Greek CivilizationÌý
PlantsÌý Early World CivilizationsÌý Greek MythsÌý
FarmsÌý Early American CivilizationsÌý The War of 1812Ìý
Native AmericansÌý AstronomyÌý Cycles in NatureÌý
Kings & QueensÌý The History of the EarthÌý Westward ExpansionÌý
Seasons and WeatherÌý Animals and HabitatsÌý InsectsÌý
Colonial Towns & TownspeopleÌý Fairy TalesÌý The U.S. Civil WarÌý
Taking Care of the EarthÌý A New Nation: American IndependenceÌý The Human Body: Building Blocks and NutritionÌý
Presidents & American SymbolsÌý Frontier ExplorersÌý ImmigrationÌý
Ìý Ìý Fighting for a CauseÌý

Each month, this blog will feature at-home read, write, and play activities that connect directly to the topics scholars are learning about in class. It will also feature fiction and non-fiction books you can access from your local library or bookstore. You can register for aÌýfree library account in the city you live!ÌýVisit one of the following public library sites:Ìý

Jacksonville Public Library –Ìý ÌýÌý

Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative – ÌýÌý

Cincinnati Public Library – ÌýÌý

You can start this year-long adventure by checking out the following books to read at home with your child.Ìý

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KindergartenÌý

On the book cover of Hush by Monfong Ho a woman holds a child as she shushes with her finger
Hush by Monfong HoÌý

Literacy ActivitiesÌýÌý

  • Table Talk: Would you be able to sleep with the noises of many animals around? What kind of noise does a ________ make?Ìý
  • Sing a Lullaby: Sing your favorite childhood rhyming songs with your child.Ìý

 

1st Grade

Clay pot on the cover of Tunjur! Tunjur! Tunjur! A Palestinian Folktale
Tunjur! Tunjur! Tunjur!: A Palestinian Folktale retold by Margaret Read MacDonald

Literacy Activities:Ìý

  • Table Talk: Do you think Little Pot learned her lesson? What would you do differently if you were Little Pot?Ìý
  • Paint a Pot! Head to the store and grab a ceramic pot of your choice and acrylic paints. Guide your child in creating a fun, unique design.

 

2nd Grade

Giant woman overlooking couple on the cover of Swamp Angel
Swamp Angel by Anne Isaacs

Literacy Activities:Ìý

  • Table Talk: What do you like best about this tall tale? Why?Ìý
  • Tell a Tall Tale!ÌýWith your child, create a story that includes cool characters and amazing events.Ìý

 

Are you a resident of Florida or Ohio and interested in becoming part of the ÁðÁ§ÉñÉç Team & Family? Find your nearest ÁðÁ§ÉñÉç campus and enroll today! Ìý

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