Language Arts

Reading and Writing Readiness-Open Court

• Phonemic awareness (letter sounds)
• Appreciation of literature
• Listening comprehension skills
• Identification of rhyming words
• Increased attention span in a group
• Oral expression of thoughts and opinions
• Ability to identify upper and lower case letters
• Recognition of some words
• Control of pencils, crayons
• Copying letters and words
• Recognition/ability to write first and last names

Spanish

Customized early childhood Foreign Language program

• Enjoyment of Spanish songs, dances, and traditions
• Ability to recognize Spanish sounds as non-English
• Basic Spanish commands and phrases
• Colors, numbers, shapes, and common objects

Mathematics

Hands-on, Sensory Math experiences – Saxon Math

Saxon Math is a math program that is used for all Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. It is a success-oriented program that enables all children to develop a solid foundation in the language and basic concepts of all areas of mathematics.  This program utilizes a multi-sensory approach to teaching, which allows much opportunity for hands-on exploration of various manipulatives.  A complete guide and sets of manipulatives are checked out to each Pre-K and Kindergarten class for the academic school year.

• One to one correspondence
• Recognition of numerals 0-9
• Ability to put parts together to form a whole
• Numeration and rote counting
• Patterns, sequencing
• Number combinations
• Money
• Calendar skills
• Rote counting 0-20

Emotional Development and Social Etiquette

Customized Social Etiquette Program

• Cooperation with adults and peers
• Polite phrasing and tone in daily communication
• Positive attitude about learning
• Self-control, independent work habits
• Assumption of personal responsibility
• Using appropriate table manners
• Using speaking and listening skills to solve problems and conflicts
• Learning to care for materials, equipment and people
• Appropriate participation in a group setting

Additional time for Music & Rhythm, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Geography, Imaginative Play, Cooking, and Art