Old Donation Episcopal Church

Kindergarten
Kindergarten

We offer a small class size (14–16) so that we can meet the needs of each individual child. We believe that children learn through their play and as they explore, question, listen, build, paint and sing they develop a love of learning and readiness for elementary school and other life experiences. Carefully planned lessons guide the children through a variety of thinking processes so that they gain confidence in their abilities and talents. Planned within the framework of our philosophy and purpose, our curriculum includes…

Math

Recognizing and writing numerals
Sorting, graphing, patterning, counting
Shapes, simple measurement, money,
Days of the week and months of the year, telling time to the hour
Using objects for addition and subtraction

Language Arts

Developing oral language, listening and speaking vocabularies
Communication skills and listening comprehension
Alphabet and corresponding sounds
Rhyming, syllables, beginning/ending sounds, some middle sounds
High frequency words
Understand how print is organized and read with one to one
matching beginning text
Reading and explaining own writing and drawings
Printing letters, writing first and last name
Yellow word book sound sorts
Handwriting: proper formation and transition to lined paper

Social Studies

Appreciation of our history through learning about important people and holidays
Ethnic diversity and traditions
Basic introduction to maps and globes
Differences between long ago and today
Economics: need and wants
Science

Inquiry based with a focus on hands-on activities and problem solving
Life cycles of Animals and Plants…Earth Patterns and Cycles
Magnets, Water, Ecology- Conservation, Senses

Health

Taking care of oneself and safety

Equ
ally as Important

Creative Art Activities, Easel Painting, Daily Playground Time,
Fieldtrips, and weekly visits to Chapel, Music, Computer and Library.

Tuition: $355 per month
(Includes Monday Science Lunch Bunch extending the day until 1:30)
Material/Curriculum Fee: $125 annually