Private School Kindergarten

Reading

Rigby PM Plus reading program; a balanced literacy program that involves children in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills Multiple reading groups allow for individualized attention Introduction of consonant sounds and blends Introduction of vowel sounds Learn to recognize beginning, middle, and ending sounds in words Develop an awareness of patterns and sounds in language Utilize phonic skills to decode words and comprehend written word Read simple sentences and stories, increasing in difficulty over the year Read classroom generated books using a set vocabulary Review of rhyming words (hat, cat, bat, and mat) Review of high frequency sight words and short words with short vowel sounds Print rich environment to promote comprehension and vocabulary Children read words in familiar surroundings

Writing

Write all letters of the alphabet, traditional manuscript printing Write first and last name legibly Write words and sentences using phonetic spelling Participate in independent and teacher-directed story writing and journaling Introduction to sentence structure through creative writing and self-expression Introduction of punctuation and capitalization Progress to writing a 2-3 sentence story

Language and Literacy

Students exposed to a variety of literature: fiction, non-fiction, songs, and poems Identify differences between fiction and non-fiction Group discussions about reading material Gain information from pictures, stories, and charts Develop ability to retell a short story, with beginning, middle and end Promote independent and critical thinking skills Understand basic components of literature: character, setting, plot

Speaking and Listening

Be able to listen and share ideas, feelings, stories and experiences Retell stories Share written work orally with others Speak loudly and distinctly to be heard Follow simple verbal directions Relate events in chronological order Enjoy listening to stories, songs, and poems

Science

Introduction to Earth Science, identify and explore different seasons Introduction to plant and animal life Observe, predict, and describe the weather Discuss, determine, and use a variety of tools to measure objects Make observations and predictions Hands-on experiences and field trips

Math/Geography

Classify and sort groups of objects Data collection and analysis/graphing skills Identify, reproduce, and extend patterns Problem solving Count, read, and write numbers to 30 Money Explore simple addition and subtraction Time and Measurement Prediction and estimation Spatial organization, begin to use geometric representations (pattern blocks, color tiles, unifix cubes) Geography; exploration of world maps, United States maps, puzzles Identify places in the neighborhood, country, and world

Fine Arts

Spanish Gymnastics Woodworking Music Art

Character Development

Team building, cooperation and problem solving skills Values of honesty, fairness and respect for others Responsibility and positive decision making skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Creative arts, painting, dramatic play and cooking Rhythm, movement and music Multicultural awareness and understanding Exposure to performing arts and participate in live performances Learning centers, blocks and building manipulatives Outdoor play, gross motor skills and physical development Integrating technology skills into daily activities to help learn basic keyboarding and computer skills Smaller class size and low teacher-to-student ratio

6 hour curriculum day
Aligned with state and local school standards
Credentialed teacher
Conferences and progress reports twice a year
CPR and first aid certified teachers
Daily communication with memos and lesson plans