Iris Wheatley

Grade 5 Teacher

Middle Grades Enrichment Teacher

I have been involved with City of Fountains since the beginning, as my mother is a founding member. I started many years ago as a kindergarten assistant, then moved away to Austin Texas for a time, where I worked as a nanny. I returned to Kansas City and the school in 2021 as an administrative assistant and extended-care teacher for the kindergarten program. I began teaching in the grades program in 2022. I love being part of a school that honors childhood and gives children the space, inspiration, and structure to learn and grow in a deep and meaningful way.

5th Grade

Science
Botany

Mathematics
Fractions and decimals; metric measurement; freehand geometry

Language Arts
Ancient mythologies; dictation; Continuation of child-led writing with an intentional emphasis on extended grammar skills, descriptive & expository writing

Geography & History
North American geography & civilizations; Ancient cultures such as (but not limited to) India, Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt & Greece

Art
Painting and drawing; sculptural modeling

Foreign Language
Spanish

Handwork
Knitting simple article of clothing; woodworking

Movement
Group and teamwork activities

Music
Physical education; group games; Pentathlon training – discus, javelin, long jump, wrestling, running