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Kindergarten Classrooms

Kindergarten Classrooms

Cornerstone's three kindergarten classrooms are set up to focus on small group learning.
The three kindergarten teachers are incredibly warm, welcoming, and dedicated. They truly embrace the participation model that sets Cornerstone apart.
Tables are arranged to allow Teaching Parent (TP) volunteers to help lead stations and small group rotations. Having these extra hands and eyes in every classroom helps ensure each child gets plenty of one-on-one attention.
The classrooms have libraries, and areas for group learning and pretend play that are switched out regularly.
Kindergarten also has four separated bathrooms located inside the classrooms for convenience and independence.
SmartBoards and air conditioning have been provided in every classroom by the generosity of the Cornerstone Booster Club.

The Kindergarten Area is completely enclosed and separated from the rest of the school. Along with the three classrooms, there is a large outdoor space which includes a grassy area, play structure, swings, sandbox, playhouse, tricycle path, and garden.

This gate is the entry point to the enclosed Kindergarten Area. After a short adjustment period following the first day of school, parents are encouraged to say goodbye at this gate. This helps foster confidence and independence in Cornerstone's littlest students.
Hand wipes are provided at the gate, and children are expected to clean their hands before entering the yard and classrooms - this helps to minimize any outside allergens entering the space.

The yard, play structure, sand box, tricycle path, playhouse, and swings keep Cornerstone's youngest students engaged and entertained.
TPs provide extra eyes and assistance to the Yard Aides, and each TP has predetermined dedicated "zones" and yard responsibilities.

The kindergarteners get to test out their green thumbs in their very own garden.
Students are responsible for taking care of their own plants, and are able to grow, harvest, and sample their own fruits and vegetables.
The garden provides hands-on learning about growth cycles, sustainability, and soil nutrition.

Snack and lunch times are supervised by Yard Aides and TP volunteers.
Multi-step allergy protocols are in place, including separated tables and hand cleaning routines both before and after break times.
Brand new lunch tables were recently paid for and replaced by the Cornerstone Booster Club. Cornerstone is fortunate to be one of the only elementary schools that has a Booster Club in addition to a PTA to help raise funds and support the school.

The Kindergarten Parent Workroom contains many of the supplies needed to do background support and project prep for teachers - paints, construction paper, paper cutters, etc.
TPs check this room at the beginning of their shifts to see the agenda for the day, check the teachers' to-do lists, and see the shift schedule for the month.
Kindergarten maintains a solid TP rotation, as helping hands are critical for this grade. TPs not only provide clerical support and assistance with group learning, they also make possible large scale immersive activities that make school memorable. Please see the Highlights section for more information on the incredible events each year.

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