Kindergarten
The kindergarten experience provides a stimulating learning environment for students as they continue to broaden their experiences with project work and strengthen and expand the academic and social skills acquired during the early childhood years . We continue to provide “hands-on” experience in all fields of study as students increase their skills in literacy, mathematics, science, the arts, physical education, and cooperation and collaboration.
Reading The reading curriculum is designed to develop confidence, independence, and enjoyment while reading. Kindergarten students learn active reading strategies to help them analyze and understand fiction and nonfiction text. Decodable and leveled texts, reflective of the science of reading, are the foundation of our literacy program. Reading skills focused on at this level include comparing and contrasting fiction and nonfiction, identifying plot, characters, and setting, making inferences, naming the main idea and supporting details, making predictions, and linking text to the children’s personal experience. Classroom “read alouds” foster and enhance the love and joy of reading.
Phonemic Awareness Using both whole-group and individual instruction, in kindergarten, phonemic awareness involves naming consonant and vowel sounds as well as manipulating sounds. Students begin blending and segmenting CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words. Word Work Kindergarten students develop a strong foundation for understanding the relationship between letters and sounds. Students practice reading and spelling CVC words, identifying and spelling trick words, and using CVC and trick words in sentences. Digraphs are also introduced in kindergarten. Writing Students are instructed in the correct formation of upper and lowercase letters. Writing is practiced daily through whole group activities, journals, written reading responses, and creative writing opportunities.
2024-2025 ULS Curriculum Guide
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