Children learn important social skills and behaviors by interacting with one another in both formal and informal activities. Developing these social skills is one of the most important missions of any Kindergarten program. Children will learn to work in groups, play together, listen to each other, and become sensitive to each other’s feelings. Children will be encouraged to problem solve their disagreements in a peaceful and positive way together, in group time and independently. The acquisition of these skills is ongoing and crucial for the academic areas of Kindergarten.

Language arts are a critical piece of the Kindergarten puzzle. The children will have a variety of reading and writing experiences that will develop critical understanding. The children will be immersed in a language rich environment. Multi level activities will be provided to meet the needs of all children regardless of their ability level to help them move forward on their literacy journey. Children will also have the opportunity to explore different forms of writing to meet their needs and interests.

The major mathematical concepts covered in Kindergarten are patterns, numbers, measurement, statistics, geometry, addition and subtraction. Children begin to understand numbers through measuring, comparing, counting and matching quantities. These concepts are reinforced through motor skill activities such as coloring, pasting, drawing, and the use of math tools.

In Kindergarten, the social studies focus is on the self, home, family, and classroom. The study of our state and national heritage begins with an examination of the celebration of patriotic holidays and the contributions of historical people. The concept of chronology is introduced. They discuss geographic concepts of location and physical and human characteristics of places. The children are introduced to the basic human needs of food, clothing, and shelter and to ways that people meet these needs. Students learn the purpose of rules and the role of authority figures in the home and school. Students learn customs, symbols, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. Students compare family customs and traditions and describe examples of technology in the home and school. They acquire information from a variety of oral and visual sources.

Kindergarten follows the Love and Logic classroom policy.  Student behavior is documented in their daily agendas that must be signed/initialed daily.  Please consult individual teachers for their schedule and classroom specific rules.