Kindergarten Reading and Writing (ELA)

The kindergarten curriculum combines balanced literacy with a multi-sensory approach to learning. Language plays an important role in daily activities. In reading and writing, a focus is on letter and sound recognition. Students learn and experience a variety of subject areas through hands-on learning.

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Kindergarten Listening and Speaking

Students in kindergarten are encouraged to speak and use language frequently. It is expected that kindergarteners use age appropriate vocabulary and use complete sentences when speaking. They are also encouraged to speak clearly and with the correct volume. Additionally, students are encouraged to become active listeners. They are expected to listen attentively for short periods of time. They should listen respectfully, without interruption, when others are speaking.

Kindergarten Math Goals

* Students will demonstrate number sense in operations and number theories.

* Students will demonstrate an understanding of algebra using variables and expressions, patterns, relationships and functions.

* Students will demonstrate knowledge of geometric shapes and relationships.

* Students will use varied units of measurement.

* Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and probability by collecting, organizing, displaying, analyzing and making predictions about data.
 

Kindergarten Science Goals

The kindergarten curriculum introduces topics that include Analysis, Inquiry and Design, Information Systems, The Physical Setting and Living Environment, Common Themes and Problem Solving. In addition, students will exploration using their five senses, Seeds, The Four Seasons, Weather, and Water Play.

 

Kindergarten Social Studies Goals

The kindergarten curriculum serves to provide a foundation from which the students can grow. Topics that are studied include holidays, customs and traditions, families, communities, world around them (i.e., their school environment), and all about me.