Kindergarten
Curriculum
- Reading- Reading Street (Scott Foresman); Project Read; Primary Phonics
- Emphasis on early literacy skills, including reading beginning level books
- Includes: phonics, sight word recognition, vocabulary, phonemic awareness
- Sing, Sign,and Read: learn to sign the letters of the alphabet and corresponding words through song
- Writing – Kid Writing
- Emphasis on hearing sounds in words
- Learn beginner writing skills
- Students participate in different forms of writing: informational, opinion, and personal narratives
- Math – Math Expressions (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
- Emphasis on number sense
- Includes: addition, subtraction, greater than/less than, numeral recognition, geometric shapes, problem solving
- Bible – A Time of Wonder (Journeys With God)
- Emphasizes biblical stories as a whole and applies biblical truths to their personal lives
- Science and Social Studies as it integrates into weekly themes
Special Projects and Events
- Reading Buddies – once a week reading time with Second Grade
- Pumpkin Exploration Day
- Gingerbread Houses
- Seuss Days – two week theme with a special day of celebration
- Themed STEM activities
Typical Field Trips
- Cherry Crest Adventure Farm – explore the farm and take a wagon ride
- Hershey Gardens – guided tour through the Children’s Garden and time to explore the full gardens