KINDERGARTEN
We provide a full day Kindergarten program where students build on foundations with objectives that include...
- Identify letters, upper and lower case, and learn all letter sounds
- Read simple sentences after mastering the two vowel rule, applying rhythmic reading
- Expand vocabulary
- Develop the mental image for comprehension
- Learn to grip a pencil correctly
- Master letter and number placement on a line
- Write upper and lower case letters
- Recognize and write numbers 1-100
- Experience number concepts through counting, matching, comparing, graphing, patterning and manipulating objects from 1-20
- Build awareness of the world around them with science units on: Characteristics of Living Things, Body Parts, Exploring with the Senses, and Looking at the Earth and Sky
- Improve gross and fine motor development
- Experience enrichment: French, Art, Music, Drama, Computer
- Develop good listening skills and increase attention span
- Maintain attention to a task or lesson for 15 minutes
- Follow two-step directions
- Learn home address and telephone number
- Learn to follow rules and play fairly
We also emphasize personal development designed to:
- Develop independence and self-reliance
- Understand and accept responsibility
- Experience cause and effect
- Teach conflict resolution
- Reinforce politeness, courtesy and respect
- Improve communication and interpersonal skills
