Lower School Academics - Kindergarten

 

Students enrolled in our kindergarten must be chronologically and developmentally five years of age by September 1st of the year they enter kindergarten.  Faith and monthly themes are integrated into all curricula which include phonics, handwriting, math, science, social studies, art, music, physical education, and computer.  Learning centers and hands-on activities are an integral part of each day. The maximum class size is eighteen and the teacher is assisted by a teacher’s aide.  The students wear uniforms and attend from 8:30 to 3:15 each day.

Faith

* Creation
* The Fall, Joseph, Moses
* 10 Commandments, Tabernacle, Promised Land, Gideon
* Ruth, Samuel, David
* The Birth of Jesus
* Baby Jesus, Boy Jesus, Disciples, The Catch of Fish
* Jesus and the Children, Zacchaeus, Jesus Heals a man
* The Good Samaritan
* The Lord's Prayer, A Woman Anoints Jesus' Feet
* Children Praise Jesus
* Easter, Ascension, Pentecost
* Peter, Phillip, Paul, Timothy

Language Arts
* Upper & Lower Case Letter Recognition
* Upper & Lower Case Letter Formation
* Blending Sounds
* Journals
* Book Cooking
* Book Buddies
* Color Words
* Number Words
* Blending Sounds into Words
* Beginning Readers

Math
* Sorting & Classifying
* Beginning Geometry
* Number Readiness, Graphing, Exploring Number 1-5
* Patterns
* Exploring Numbers 0-10
* Exploring Greater Numbers
* Addition & Subtraction Practice

Science
* Characteristics of Living Things
* Body Parts
* Exploring With the Senses
* Pushes and Pulls
* Looking at the Earth and Sky

Social Studies
* All About Me
* Johnny Appleseed
* Christopher Columbus
* Thanksgiving Traditions
* Christmas Traditions
* Martin Luther King
* George Washington
* Abraham Lincoln
* Christian & American Flag Pledges
* Texas

Art
* Line
* Color
* Shape
* Form
* Pattern
* Texture
* Space
* Composition
* Artist Appreciation

Music
* Beat
* Loud & Soft Sounds
* Ways to Use Voice
* Moving to Sounds
* High & Low Sounds
* Playing Percussion Instruments
* Upward & Downward Pitch
* Melody
* Rhythm Patterns
* Field trips, Special Events & Activities
* Pizza & Pajama Party
* Farmers' Market
* Harvest Hoe-Down
* Thanksgiving Feast, Grandparent's Day
* Birthday Party for Jesus
* 100 Day
* Teddy Bear Picnic
* Marionette Puppet Show at North Park
* Alleluia Party
* Wedding of "Q" and "U"
* Beach Bash

Curricula

Math…Harcourt. HSP/Think Math

Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Phonics, Spelling, & Grammar) Harcourt, StoryTown

Science…Houghton Mifflin/Concordia, Discovery Works Science

Social Studies…Houghton Mifflin, Houghton Mifflin Social Studies

Bible…Concordia, Voyages

Art…Arts Attack

Music…McGraw Hill