Teaching & Learning

Curriculum Overview

We provide a comprehensive set of resources for all our students, ensuring they receive a quality education. Our dedicated teachers adhere to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) guidelines, which serve as the foundation for our curriculum. To streamline instruction and maintain consistency, the Austin ISD Curriculum Department develops a structured framework based on these TEKS. At Norman-Sims Elementary, our teachers diligently follow this framework, ensuring that every student receives a cohesive and aligned educational experience.

Grade

Reading & ELA

Math

Science

Social 

Studies

Physical

 Education

Individualized Learning

PreK

Frog Street Curriculum 

Outdoor recess twice a day

Learning Stations

Kinder

Reading: 

Really Great Reading - COUNTDOWN 

Writing: Handwriting Without Tears

Eureka Math

STEMscopes

Social Studies Weekly 

Daily 45 mins

AR: Renaissance Accelerated Reader (AR), Dreambox Math, Typing.com, Imagine Learning, RGR: Reading Playground

1st

Reading: 

Really Great Reading : BLAST + HMH Into Reading

Writing: Handwriting Without Tears

STEMscopes + Think UP

STEMscopes

Social Studies Weekly 

Daily 45 mins

AR: Renaissance Accelerated Reader (AR), Dreambox Math, Typing.com, Imagine Learning, RGR: Reading Playground

2nd

Reading: 

Really Great Reading: HD WORD + HMH Into Reading

Writing: Handwriting Without Tears

STEMscopes + Think UP

STEMscopes

Social Studies Weekly 

Daily 45 mins

AR: Renaissance Accelerated Reader (AR), Dreambox Math, Typing.com, Imagine Learning, RGR: Reading Playground

3rd

Reading: 

Really Great Reading: HD WORD + HMH Into Reading + Novel Studies

STEMscopes + Think UP

STEMscopes

Social Studies Weekly 

Daily 45 mins

AR: Renaissance Accelerated Reader (AR), Dreambox Math, Typing.com, Imagine Learning, RGR: Reading Playground

4th

Reading: 

HMH Into Reading + Novel Studies

STEMscopes + Think UP

STEMscopes

Social Studies Weekly 

Daily 45 mins

AR: Renaissance Accelerated Reader (AR), Dreambox Math, Typing.com, Imagine Learning, RGR: Reading Playground

5th

Reading: 

HMH Into Reading + Novel Studies

STEMscopes + Think UP

STEMscopes

Social Studies Weekly 

Daily 45 mins

AR: Renaissance Accelerated Reader (AR), Dreambox Math, Typing.com, Imagine Learning, RGR: Reading Playground

Student workingK–2nd

Nurturing Core Skills for Lifelong Learning

Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Personalized Learning with Technology Integration

Classes and Activities:

Reading • Mathematics • Social Studies • Science • Physical Education • Art • Music

Highlights:

Certified Teachers • Targeted Instruction • Adaptive Math & Reading Software • Structured Learning

Results:

On-Level Readers, Writers, and Mathematicians • Empowering Students to Become Effective Leaders

 


 

3rd–5thscience

Unlocking Potential: Academic Success

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Classes and Activities:

Reading • Mathematics • Social Studies • Science • Physical Education • Art • Music

Highlights:

Certified Teachers • Ignite Knowledge • Teamwork and Collaboration • Rigorous, Targeted Instruction

Results:

On-Level Learner • Independent Thinker • Community Leader • Ready for Middle School!