Kindergarten Curriculum Summary
Primary Plus School . . . Kindergarten Curriculum provides instruction in
the following areas to develop the specific skills and knowledge needed for
entrance into the First grade program:
- Reading and Language Skills
- Recognize and write the complete alphabet
- Learn accurate recall of letter sounds with particular attention to the five short vowel sounds
- Blend letter sounds to form words
- Use sound analysis to attach a new word
- Develop interest in and appreciation for reading
- Read color and number words, text vocabulary and stories
- Recognize rhymes, opposites, fantasy and realism
- Mathematics
- Recognize and copy the basic shapes
- Recognize and write numbers: 1 through 25
- Count from 1 to 100
- Develop concept of classification and spatial relationship
- Complete simple addition and subtraction problems
- Tell time to the hour
- Recognize money values
- Science
- Awareness of the five senses
- Observation of seasonal changes
- Knowledge of plant and animal life
- Health and Safety
- Develop positive self-concept through rest, exercise and cleanliness
- Become aware of nutritious foods
- Learn appropriate precautions of personal safety and the safety of others
- Develop environmental awareness
- Social Studies
- Explore American History through activities related to holidays
- Experience our world through related social studies units and field trips
- Art and Music
- Explore different art mediums
- Experiment with musical instrument: Rhythm and movement
- Develop an appreciation for individual expression and creativity
- Physical Development
- Develop both small and large muscle movement
- Participate in organized group games
- Learn good sportsmanship
