Curriculum Overview

Kindergarten

Language Arts

• Learn basic vocabulary concepts
• Orally relate experiences and ideas using appropriate vocabulary and sequencing
• Recall parts of a story
• Develop questioning skills
• Explore books independently
• Listen to a wide range of children’s literature
• Read big books
• Recognize upper and lower case letters
• Exposure to sound/symbol relationships
• Hear rhyming words
• Know consonant sounds
• Recognize beginning sight vocabulary words
• Understand concepts of print
• Follow one, two, and three step directions

• Develop left to right progression in writing
• Illustrate and/or write original stories
• Develop early writing skills, including production of pictures, scribble writing, letters and words

Math

• Count with one to one correspondence
• Construct sets of 0-20 using concrete objects
• Rote count to 20
• Show more than, less than, and same as within a set of 20
• Recognize basic colors
• Recognize the four basic shapes
• Continue a simple pattern
• Sort and classify objects
• Identify and trace numerals 1-20
• Introduction to addition and subtraction
• Exposure to problem solving, estimation, graphing and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of whole, part, and half

Science

• Sort and classify by attributes
• Explore the five senses
• Identify and describe the four seasons
• Observe and identify weather characteristics of each season
• Describe how seasonal changes affect people, plants, and animals
• Observe, group, and classify objects, plants, and animals according to observed similarities and differences
• Explore light and shadow

Social Studies
Our “All About Me” unit includes:

• Family
• Homes
• Holidays and celebrations
• Following rules
• Conflict resolution

Music

• Sing songs in tune
• Move to music
• Play selected classroom rhythm instruments
• Encourage creative expression musically

Art

• Use a variety of art materials
• Exposure to drawing, cutting, painting, weaving, clay, printing, design and color theory

Physical Education

• Learn to play games cooperatively
• Develop an awareness of personal space
• Exposure to basic fine and gross motor skills

Health Education

• Awareness of body parts, personal hygiene, and the importance of developing healthy habits
• Personal safety, fire safety, nutrition, and drug and alcohol awareness

Computer

• Introduction to computer use
• Introduction to reading, writing, and math programs

Library

• Locate books appropriate to interests
• Talk about books and what we like about them
• Use the words “author” and “illustrator” correctly

Social Skills

• Develop good listening skills
• Develop good work habits
• Show respect for others

Developmental Guidance / Mental Health

• Promote a positive self image
• Demonstrate self control
• Work cooperatively
• Explore appropriate ways to communicate and deal with feelings and emotions