Elementary Curriculum Overviews

Norwood Public Schools (NPS) curriculum for K-5 students is aligned with the Massachusetts State Frameworks in Arts, English Language Arts and Literacy, English Language Development, Health, History and Social Science, Mathematics, and Science Technology Engineering. For more information on these state frameworks go here. Additionally, our vibrant library media program supports our core curriculum in many engaging ways. As the state updates its frameworks, NPS establishes committees to review and update its programs. This process is supported by the district’s annual budget for curriculum renewal. Our K-5 Curriculum Overviews are posted below.

Each grade level, Kindergarten through 5th grade, has developed a curriculum overview that provides a summary of what your student should know and be able to do by the end of their school year.  Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend their school's curriculum night in the fall and to speak with their student's teachers at any time throughout the year to find out in greater detail what is expected of students (e.g., in terms of homework and participation) and what they will be learning in each subject.

Kindergarten Curriculum Overview

Grade One Curriculum Overview

Grade Two Curriculum Overview

Grade Three Curriculum Overview

Grade Four Curriculum Overview

Grade Five Curriculum Overview

The core social-emotional learning (SEL) program for Grades 1-5 in Norwood Public Schools is Purposeful People by CharacterStrong. 

● Be Kind: Social skills like listening, friendship, solving conflicts, and leadership. ○ These skills are taught alongside Empathy, Respect, & Cooperation 
● Be Strong: Skills that help students focus, stay organized, and set goals. ○ These skills are taught alongside Responsibility, Courage, & Perseverance
● Be Well: Skills that help students handle their emotions and deal with stress. ○ These skills are taught alongside Gratitude, Honesty, & Creativity

CharacterStrong is supported by rich literature that supports conversations around being positive contributing members of society in these core areas.