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NUMBER WORK & CONCEPTS
Kindergarten math focuses on building strong number sense foundations and developing comfort with numbers to 20.
Recognize and Compare Numbers: Students use real objects and manipulatives because hands-on learning makes ideas stick.
Basic Addition and Subtraction Within 10: They use objects, drawings, and simple strategies to build understanding.
Problem-Solving Skills: They think through and discuss simple math situations and build reasoning and perseverance.
Flat and Three-Dimensional Shapes: They explore shapes and how they fit in space building spatial awareness.
*Most of the year supports confidence and comfort with numbers as confidence is key to future math success!*
🏠Home Connection: One way to support your child’s math learning at home is by using everyday objects for counting and problem-solving. Ask your child to help count snacks or toys. You might say, “If you have 3 crackers and I give you 2 more, how many do you have now?” This kind of practice helps children connect math to real-life situations and builds their confidence!
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LETTERS & LITERACY
Kindergarten reading focuses on the building blocks of fluency, understanding and confidence as readers!
Rich Conversation & Oral Language: Students talk, tell stories, and discuss ideas to build comprehension and vocabulary.
Background Knowledge: They are exposed to topics in science, culture, and the world to understand what they read and hear.
Alphabet Letters: Children learn upper and lowercase letters and sounds. They put the sounds together in CVC words like cat, hip and run.
High-Frequency Words (the, and): They work on differentiated sets of words to develop a repertoire of common words.
Love of Reading: They develop self-motivation and strong engagement as they choose "Just Right" books, participate in fun read-alouds, and experience time to enjoy stories without pressure.
Love of Reading: They develop self-motivation and strong engagement as they choose "Just Right" books, participate in fun read-alouds, and experience time to enjoy stories without pressure.
🏠Home Connection: You can support your child’s reading at home by reading aloud together regularly, talking about letters and the sounds they make, and noticing and celebrating their successes—even the small ones!
SHARING IDEAS & WRITING
Oral storytelling: Children first learn to tell stories out loud, organizing ideas and building confidence.
Drawing stories: They sketch their ideas in pictures, using drawings to represent events and details.
Labeling & sounds: Students begin adding labels to their pictures and writing beginning sounds to connect speech with print.
List writing: They practice writing simple lists, strengthening letter-sound knowledge and writing fluency.
Booklets: Finally, they create short multi-page books with a beginning, middle, and end, combining pictures and words.
We move from speaking → drawing → labeling→ phonetic writing!
🏠Home Connection: Ask your child to draw a picture and tell you about it. Then, then help them write the sounds they hear in their words. Resist spelling the words for them! This is a great way for early writers to build writing confidence!
HANDWRITING & FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
Independence: Fine motor practice is reinforced through everyday activities like cutting, gluing, using manipulatives, opening lunch containers and water bottles, and fastening Velcro shoes. Building these skills early lays the foundation for growth!
Strength: Small hand and finger muscles support correct letter formation, comfortable pencil grip, and easier writing
Efficiency: Smooth, not pieced together, writing allows children to focus on their ideas rather than on forming letters.
Daily Practice: We use Handwriting Without Tears to develop proper letter formation. Practicing consistent letter formation sets the stage for fluent writing in the years ahead! We form upper and lowercase letters.
🏠Home Connection: Encourage hands-on activities while praising effort. It's easier to do self-help actions for our kids, but let them try! These approaches build fine motor skills and handwriting confidence without stress!
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