KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
MATHEMATICS
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Place Value & Decimal System
- Birds eye view, composition, & numeral famlies, Bank Game, Golden bead operations, Stamp game, Dot game, Small bead frame - Linear counting
- Memorization
- Addition/Subraction snake game & strip boards, Multiplication board, Division board - Intro to Fractions
- Coin values & recognition
- Word problems
- Simple graphing
- Time
- Measurement
- length, weight, temp. - Critical Thinking
GRAMMAR
- The function of the “noun family" : article, adjective, noun
- The Function of the verb
- Intro to sentence structure : “asking” vs."telling” sentences; concept of a sentence as a complete thought
GEOMETRY
- Basic concepts : point, line, surface, & solid
- Names of geometric solids
- Study of lines
- Complex of geometric shapes : quadrilaterals, polygons, triangles
HISTORY
- Concepts of time :
- Season changes
- Telling time - Graphing child’s family ages
- Passage of years: making a personal timeline of child’s life
- History of names of days of the week and months of year
LANGUAGE
- Word study : classifying, compound words, alpha order
- Mechanics : periods & capitals
- Phonics : short/long vowels consonant digraphs
- Poetry/dramatic reading
- Print handwriting
- Spelling Tests
- Journal Writing/ Creative Writing Reading groups/Public Speaking
GEOGRAPHY
- History of maps; puzzle mapping; cardinal directions
- basic land & water forms
- Study of two (2) continents per year based on biomes and needs of man
- Study of atmosphere
- Study of hydrosphere
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
- Sun & Earth
- Work of Water & Wind
- Nature of the Elements
- Physics Experiments Related to the Formation of the Universe
- Gravity
- Inertia
- Volcanism
PRACTICAL LIFE
- Food Preparation
- Sewing Activities
- Animal Care
- Care of the Environment
- Host/Hostess Duties
- Escorting Primary Children to Classes
- Grace and Courtesy
- Human Values :
- Peace
- Integrity
- Honesty & etc.
ZOOLOGY
- External Parts of Five Classes of Vertebrates
- Fish
- Amphibians
- Reptiles
- Birds
- Mammals - Classification of Vertebrates & Invertebrates
- Characteristics/Stories about Animals
- Body Functions of Animals
- Movement
- Protection
- Support
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Responsibilities to Self :
- Concentration
- Task Completion
- Use of Time
- Independence
- Organization - Responsibilities to Group :
- Respect for Rules
- Cooperation
- Group Contribution
- Leadership Skills - Responsibilities to Environment :
- Care of Plants & Pets
- Cleaning
- Lunch Preparation
- Keeping Individual Work Space Tidy
BOTANY
- Parts of Plants
- Seaweed
- Moss
- Ferns
- Pine Trees
- Flowering Plants
- Fungi - Characteristics/Stories about Plants
- Functions of the Plant
- Gardening
