Kindergarten

Kindergarten is an exciting and important time for children, when we nurture their innate love of learning and curiosity about the world, in order to set the tone for the rest of their formal education.

We give children the strong foundation they need for future success. Our proven, well-rounded curriculum builds sound reading, writing, math and problem-solving skills.  During kindergarten, the children also become comfortable in a more structured classroom setting.

Examples of curriculum covered:

Language Arts	Math	Social Studies
Learn to manipulate consonants and short vowel sounds as they blend sounds and single syllables into words Identify simple story elements Use complete sentences when verbally expressing ideas	Explore measurement concepts such as counting, sorting and comparing objects and numbers Begin to understand money values and time Recognize simple repeating patterns	Understand the importance of history as the study of people and events in other times and places Use globes and maps to learn about location and region Identify U.S. symbols, icons and traditions
Science	Technology	Spanish
Learn basic features of the Earth Learn the similarities between plants and animals Learn the fundamental concepts of structure and properties of matter	Learn functions of a computer and its accessories–monitor, keyboard and mouse Begin to use basic word processing terms Understand word processing as a tool to enter letters, numbers and words	Ask and respond to simple questions Learn about cultural customs and how they compare to our own Recognize Spanish letters and observe the differences between Spanish and English alphabets
Visual Arts	Music	Physical Education & Wellness
Build three-dimensional objects Use art for storytelling Utilize basic art materials effectively and in cooperation with others	Demonstrate an understanding of same and different sounds Listen to various styles of music Sing echo and pattern pieces alone and with others	Recognize that a variety of foods is necessary for good health, including healthy snacks Understand the need for safety Understand the importance of physical activity on a daily basis