Curriculum Webs are outlines of what will be taught in each grade. Teachers use these webs to plan instruction for the year in English Language Arts, mathematics, science and social studies. At any time, teachers' lesson plans will be in the general vicinity of where the webs recommend. If you find that your child's class is a little ahead or a little behind the web, you know that his or her teacher is accommodating the needs of the class.
Parents
can use the webs to keep aware of what is happening in their child's
classroom. This parental awareness and support has statistically proven
to boost academic scores for students. Parents can assist struggling
students with their work more readily when they can see the "big
picture" of what is happening each month. If they understand what
topics are being discussed during school, parents can support their
children by asking questions relevant to the learning and can connect
them to related books, TV shows and internet sites.