What is going on in Kindergarten?

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to kindergarten.  Your child will be completing one of the most important milestones in their life.  We am looking forward to a wonderful year of learning together!  Kindergarten is an exciting time as children embark upon new adventures in the world of learning.  We are lucky to be given this opportunity to get to know you and your child.  We look forward to instilling a love of learning that will last throughout your child's years of schooling.  We understand that you and your child may meet this day with excitement or apprehension (or a little of both) and hope this information will help you so you know what to expect in kindergarten this year and answer any questions you may have.  We are excited about establishing the best possible learning environment for your child and helping him or her achieve their full potential.  Each child will progress at their own rate, acquiring skills as they are developmentally ready.  Maintaining each child's self-esteem and building a secure foundation for future growth will always remain a priority in Kindergarten.  With teamwork and cooperation among parents, teachers, and students, we will have a successful year!  

Curriculum

• Here is a sampling of what you can expect your child to learn this year. 

• Literacy- Phonemic Awareness, letters of the alphabet, sounds of letters, correct formation of letters, writing, fiction, non-fiction, and reading sight words.

• Math- Two and three dimensional shapes, patterns, comparison of length/weight/capacity, number recognition, number bonds, addition and subtraction.

• Core Knowledge -Early Settlers, Native Americans,  Royal Families, Presidents, Seasons & Weather, Taking Care of the Earth, Farms, and  Plant Life Cycles.

We use CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts) to teach literacy & Core Knowledge and for math we use Envision Math. You can learn more about these curricula online if you would like.