Junior Kindergarten
Junior Kindergarten
The curriculum follows the Indiana State Guidelines designed to prepare children for senior kindergarten. Reading readiness, phonics, math, and writing readiness programs are individualized to meet the needs of each child. There are creative art, music, crafts, movement, science discovery and language experiences plus outdoor play time. Computer time and Spanish classes with a Spanish teacher. Low teacher/pupil ratio to enhance the learning climate.
A Day In the Life
8-8:45 Drop Off/Free play
8:45-9:15 Introduce letter and letter sound of week; Rug time Announce special helper; Pledge of Allegiance; Calendar time/Days of school; Weather person
9:15-9:50 Large group time in classroom
Mon Phonics
Tues Spanish
Wed Math
Thurs Math/Phonics
Fri Arts and Crafts or
Creative Art &
Show&Tell
9:50-10:10 Snack and Story/ Intro to Centers
10:10-10:40 Centers (small groups and one to one work with teachers)
ABC's/Phonics/Reading
Writing
Math
Science
10:40-10:45 Cleanup centers, load back packs from mailboxes
10:45-11 Recess outdoors if weather permits
11-11:15 Gather coats,back packs and walk to preschool for pickup(half day children)
11:15-11:30 All Day children wash hands and get ready for lunch
11:30-12 Lunch
12-12:15 Video time (G rated)
Junior Kindergarten Curriculum