Supply
List You will be asked to contribute money
for supplies that have already been purchased. You will
need to purchase a large school bag that can be opened
and closed easily by your child.
Kindergarten
opens the door to the child's formal education. It builds the
foundation for future learning experiences. Our major objectives
are for the children to:
gain
confidence in the school setting
establish
friendships and learn to work and play together
develop
an understanding of school rules and procedures
be
exposed to materials and concepts in a variety
of subjects, and master basic skills.
Children
in kindergarten learn through hands-on, active experience. The
emphasis is on the process of learning, rather than specific
end products. Each day is shaped by a balance of teacher-directed
activities and those which result from the needs, interests and
prior experiences of the children. Subject areas are integrated
throughout the school day with a thematic approach. For example,
when we study apples, the apple theme would be used in each of
the major curriculum areas.
shapes
patterning
sorting
classifying
counting
comparing
graphing
tallying
naming and printing numerals
exposure to +, -, and =
Social
Studies
Science/Health
Who am I?
Who Is a Family?
How Do I Get Along with Others?
How Do I Make Friends?
How Do I Solve Problems with Others?
How Can I Be a Good Helper at School?
What Is in My Neighborhood?
Where Am I in the World?
How Do People Live Around the World?
observation
questioning
predicting
gathering and classifying
gathering and organizing
Mental/Emotional/Social
Chemical Health
Safety & First Aid
Growth & Development
Communicable/
Chronic Diseases
Consumer Health
Environmental Health
Art
Music
line
shape
color
texture
value
space
singing
movement
rhythm instruments
recordings
Physical
Education
Teachers
Movement,
safe use of equipment, and cooperative play are emphasized
through the following units:
* bean bags
* balls
* scooters
* parachute
* hoola hoops
* jump ropes
* games
* bowling
