Kindergarten Class
Class offered M-F
Class hours 9:15-1:15
Teacher child ratio 2:16
Circle Time or Morning Message
~ news from home
~ prayers and praises
~ language development
~ social interaction
~ self-control
~ modeling reading & writing
~ emergent math skills
~ weather
~ calendar concepts
~ patriotism
Phonics:
Phonics: From Sounds to Spelling
Math: Kindermath
Science: GELDS guided program (GA Early Learning Developmental Standards)
Social Studies: GELDS guided program
Guided Reading: Learning A-Z
Handwriting: Handwriting Without Tears
Creative Writing: Writer’s Workshop
Social Development
~ sharing, taking turns
~ promoting positive peer interaction
~ self-expression
~ following a schedule
~ problem solving
Art daily
~ creative expression
~ fine motor skills
Time for free choice/discovery & teacher directed activity
Playground or Great Hall daily
STEAM class weekly
Music class weekly
Chapel weekly (visitors are invited to attend), Kindergarten students serve as Acolytes during Chapel