A comprehensive, standards-aligned educational journey designed to support the pivotal "fourth-grade shift" from learning to read to reading to learn
This curriculum is designed to support the crucial "fourth-grade shift" - the transition from learning to read to reading to learn. We combine best-in-class resources across different subjects rather than relying on a single boxed curriculum, ensuring your child receives excellent instruction in every area.
NYS Social Studies Framework with Core Knowledge History and Geography - Focus on New York State history from Native Americans to modern times
All About Reading Level 4 and Essentials in Writing Level 4 - Advanced phonics, multi-syllable words, literary devices, and structured writing
Math with Confidence Grade 4 with Zearn Math - Multi-digit operations, fractions, decimals, and geometry with conceptual understanding
Core Knowledge Science (CKSci) - Units on energy, waves, living things, earth processes, and natural resources
Weeks 1-9 • September - November
An exploration of New York State geography and its earliest inhabitants. Students become geographers and historians as they study landforms, map skills, and the rich cultures of the Haudenosaunee and Algonquian peoples.
Weeks 10-18 • November - January
Explore New York's colonial history and pivotal role in the American Revolution. From European encounters to decisive battles, students learn how New York helped shape a new nation.
Weeks 19-28 • January - April
Examine the growth and social reforms that shaped New York after the Revolution. From the new state government to the Erie Canal and women's suffrage, students explore how New York became the "Empire State."
Weeks 29-36 • April - June
Journey into New York's transformation into a modern, diverse state. Students investigate immigration, industrialization, and conservation efforts while connecting historical developments to current issues.
Start with Quarter 1 and guide your child through this pivotal year of academic growth. Our carefully sequenced curriculum builds independence, critical thinking, and a deeper love of learning.