PK through first grade
When children grow their knowledge, they can read better, learn faster, and think more critically. Knowledge Weaving shows you how to use the Core Knowledge curriculum to broaden your child’s knowledge and fuel their desire to learn.
“Knowledge, like Velcro, sticks best to other related knowledge.”
— Natalie Wexler
Key Strategies
Buy or borrow a book called What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know, by E. D. Hirsch and John Holdren.
- Read selections from the literature section that includes sayings, such as “the early bird gets the worm,” and stories, such as King Midas and the Golden Touch.
- Read selections from the world history and geography section that discusses oceans and continents as well as maps and globes.
- Read selections from the American history and geography section that discusses the states, the American flag, and describes the early history of the United States.
- Explore the paintings in the visual arts section, all of which include children and encourage discussion about colors, moods, and messages.
- Read selections from the science section, which explores plants, weather, animals, the human body, taking care of earth, and magnetism.
Additional Resources
Book: What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know, E. D. Hirsch, Jr. and Jon Holdren
Knowledge Weaving