| Overview |
| Reading & Writing |
| Math |
| Science |
| Social Studies |
| Art |
| Music |
| Health & PE |
| Classroom-Appropriate Current Events |
| Teachers using Espresso |
Subject Coverage: Overview
From core subjects like Math and English to more specialized subjects like Art and Health, Espresso Elementary offers many different types of resources to address the varying needs of your students.
If you are looking to address the Common Core standards, Espresso Elementary has provided embedded, point-of-use Teacher's Support. Standards-driven instruction with cross-curricular connections makes it easy for teachers find resources that can be used across different subjects or topic areas.
In addition you can use the "Browse Standards" link at the top of each page to quickly access content that meets your specific standards.
Subject Coverage: Reading & Writing
Topics covered include:
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Forms of Writing
- Handwriting
- Reading skills
- Writers on Writing
Our favorite module:
Alphabet: Recognizing Uppercase and Lowercase Letters - Introduce the alphabet with real-life representations of each letter using these video storybooks. Students will:
- Recognize all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet
- Match uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet
- Develop beginning concepts of print
Subject Coverage: Math
Topics covered include:
- Measurement
- Numbers and Counting
- Operations
- Problem Solving
- Shapes and Patterns
Our favorite module:
Fractions: Recognize and Explain Equivalence - zap asteroids, use a space oven, and explore an outer space world to understand fractions, decimals, equivalent fractions, and the relationship between fractions and decimals.
Students will understand that fractions and decimals represent parts of a whole, recognize and explain equivalent fractions and decimals using a visual mode and identify decimal notation for fractions.
Subject Coverage: Science
Topics covered include:
- Earth & Space Science
- Healthy Living
- Life Science
- Observation & Experiment
- Physical Science
Our favorite module:
Habitats - How Animals Adapt to their Environments - This module explores key animals and plants that have adapted to survive and thrive in different habitats around the country. High-quality video takes students on a tour of the diverse and beautiful landscapes of the Unites States and introducs them to the creatures that live there. Supporting resources reflect the characteristics that make these animals and habitats unique.
See one of our science modules being used in the classroom.
Subject Coverage: Social Studies
Topics covered include:
- American History
- Ancient Civilizations
- Civics
- Communities
- Cultures
- Current Events
- Geography
- World History
Our favorite module:
The Age of Exploration: Exploring New Continents - discover how sea and ocean explorations helped change the world. Learn about the routes of early explorers, discover what each explorer sought, what he found, and how these discoveries changed the world.
Subject Coverage: Art
Topics covered include:
- Art History
- Creative Process
Our favorite module:
Artists Collection - this collection brings together videos that offer examples of the works of a number of famous artists. The videos are presented in a virtual gallery which includes a floor plan with direct links to four major artistic periods. Students will enjoy this colorful introduction to the world of artists.
Subject Coverage: Music
Topics covered include:
- Creative Process
- Dance
- Songs
- Sound and Music
Our favorite module:
Music Search - video and other resources explore the five elements of music: rhythm, dynamics, pitch, tempo, and timbre. Examples of each element are provided and video and audio resources give students the opportunity to examine how the mood of a piece of music is affected by changes to an element.
Subject Coverage: Health & PE
Topics covered include:
- Health
- Sports
Our favorite module:
Food: Learn How to Eat Well - developed to help children understand how the foods we eat affect our health. The video is organized into four sections and includes important messages about healthy eating to promote class discussion.
Subject Coverage: Classroom-Appropriate Current Events
Our weekly News Roundup videos and USA TODAY articles bring the real world into the classroom through topical, classroom-appropriate stories that will help your students understand the world around them.
All news is archived for use across the curriculum, and is perfect for addressing the informational text requirements of the Common Core State Standards. All News Roundup videos and articles include standards-driven teaching support, transcripts, and key questions for discussion.
Subject Coverage: Teachers using Espresso
Watch how teachers are the Espresso Elementary resources to support their teaching.
Using Espresso to support Math standards
Cathy Burge from Viking Elementary, Holmen SD, WI uses Espresso to expand her students' knowledge of fractions
Using Espresso to support Science standards
Matt Kline of Viking Elementary, Holmen SD, WI uses Espresso resources as part of his Earth Day science lesson