Fabulous Fives Program

The most significant academic focus in kindergarten is reading readiness. Strong reading and comprehension skills are critical to all subject areas in all grades, so kindergarteners participate in several activities and lessons that prepare them for reading. Reading readiness is an essential part of the kindergarten experience and one that should be taken seriously by both student and parents. A significant aspect of reading readiness is learning sound/symbol associations. All letters are taught by the end of the second month of school. Students begin with a brief introduction of each letter and then move on to letter sounds and proper formation. By the end of kindergarten, most students will be reading. Teachers use Saxon math in their curriculum as well as "Character First" curriculum. In fall of 08-09 the teachers will be implementing "Handwriting without Tears."

The development of fine motor skills in preparation for first grade is also an important part of kindergarten. Students have many opportunities to use pencils, crayons, and scissors and practice regularly how to properly use them.

Specials:

• Gym
• Art
• Library
• Music
• Reading Buddies
  

Extra-curricular activities:

• Soccer
• Basketball
• Floor Hockey
• Lego Engineering
• Daisy Girl Scouts

Our kindergarteners also take a few field trips throughout the year including a farm visit, the theatre, and the zoo.