Your student will participate in an integrated curriculum that is composed of daily activities that incorporate readiness skills, words and language, shared reading and writing, math concepts with manipulatives, science, social studies, dramatics, art, and music. Conflict resolution, respect for diversity and positive actions will continually be encouraged. Learning is guided through flexible, short periods of purposeful activities.

• Morning Meeting - for shared reading, writing, math, science lessons, singing, dramatics, listening to stories, developing language through sharing, planning and evaluating.

• Learning Club Time - for individual, small or whole group work which reinforces skills that have been taught.

• Choice Time and Outdoor Play - for encouraging the development of interpersonal relationships, language, and motor skills. Play is children’s work. Teacher observation and interaction at this time can promote academic and social skills, reveal important clues to personality and individual development and improve language skills. Indoor choice time includes: library corner, writing area, creative arts/painting, dramatic play area, puppet theater, listening center, block area, science table, and games and puzzles.

• Rest/Quiet Time- All kindergarten classes have daily rest/quiet time, which usually lasts 20 minutes. This is not nap time. This may change as the year progresses and children adjust to the full day schedule.

• Individual and Classroom Jobs - for developing responsibility and a sense of cooperation in a group.

• Snack Time - for fostering social interactions, independence and encouraging good nutritional choices, and for using math skills and strategies. Specifics will be shared at the beginning of the year.

• Field Trips - for expanding learning and enhancing classroom studies. Families may be required to contribute to the cost.

Our Typical Routine