KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
MATHEMATICS
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